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BOARD  OF  TRUSTEES. 

Ex-Governor  John  M.  Farmer,  President,  Springfield. 

Philander  Braley,  Esq., 

Carlin  ville. 

Rev.  Wm.  L.  Tarbet, 

Pisgah. 

Hon.  Geo,  E.  Warren, 

Jersejville. 

Rev.  Thomas  W.  Hynes, 

Greenville. 

J.  N.  McCord,  M.  D., 

Vandalia. 

Rev.  E.  L.  Hurd,  H.  D., 

'  -  -  Carlin  ville. 

Hon.  J.  G.  Irwin, 

Edwardsville. 

Rev.  0.  8.  Thompson, 

-  Mattoon. 

Rev.  S.  M.  Morton, 

Jacksonville. 

John  E.  Hayner,  Esq.,  - 

-  Alton. 

Rev.  D.  S.  Johnson,  D.  D.^ 

Springfield. 

N.  Challacombe,  Esq.,  - 

Challacombe. 

1 

PRUDENTIAL  COMMITTEE. 

Rev.  E.  L.  Hurd,  D.  D. 

Ex-Gov.  John  M.  Palmer. 

Rev.  D.  S.  Johnson,  D.  D. 

Rev.  Wm.  L.  Tarbet.  ; 

1  Rev.  S.  M. 

j 

i 

Morton.  1 

1 

,  -  - 

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OFFICERS. 

Ex-Gov.  John  M.  Palmer, 

President  of  the  Board.  I 

Hon.  Geo.  E.  M^arren,  -  - 

Vice-President.  | 

Rrv.  E.  L.  Hurd,  D.  D.  - 

President  of  the  University,  j 

1  Rev.  Wm.  L.  Tarbet,  -  -  - 

Secretary  of  the  Board.  1 

J.  P.  Matthews,  M.  D.  -  - 

Treas.  and  Financial  Agent. 

^  W.  E.  Andrews,  -  -  -  - 

% 

-  Secretary  of  the  Faculty.  | 

i 

1 

i 

FACULTY. 


Rev.  E.  L.  HURD,  D.  D.,  President. 

Blackburn  Professor  of  Theology^  Instructor  in  the  Mental  and 
Moral  Sciences. 

ROBERT  B.  MINTON,  A.  M..* 

Professor  of  Mathematics 

Rev.  RUFUS  NUTTING,  D.  D., 

Professor  of  Greek  Language  and  Literature. 

MILTON  E.  CHURCHILL,  A.  M.,  S.  T.  B., 
Professor  of  Latin  Language  and  Literature^  Instructor  in  Eng¬ 
lish  Literature. 

WILLIAM  E.  ANDREWS,  A.  M., 

Professor  of  Chemistry  and  Natural  History. 

Mrs.  M.  N.  McMILLAN, 

Principal  of  Ladies^  Depart!)} ent,  Instructor  in  English  and 

History. 

Miss  JOSEPHA  H.  E.  WITTE, 

Instructor  in  German  and  French  Languages. 

Miss  ROSE  M.  McCORD, 

Instructor  in  Mathematics. 

CLARENCE  E.  COxMSTOCK,  A.  B. 

Instructor  in  Mathematics  and  Elocution. 

JULIUS  S.  TAYLOR,  Ph.  D., 

Director  of  the  Taylor  Museum. 

Miss  MARY  C.  UPHAM, 

Instructor  in  Painting  and  Drawing. 

W.  B.  OTWELL,  B.  S., 

Instructor  in  Book-keeping,  Short-hand  and  Type  writing. 

GEORGE  T.  VALENTINE, 

Instructor  in  Instrumental  and  Vocal  Music. 


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BLACE.BURN  UNIVERSITY. 


Calendar  for  1889-90. 

Sept.  3rd,  Fall  Term  will  eommence. 

December  19th,  Fall  Term  will  end. 

January  7th,  Winter  Term  will  commence. 

March  27th,  Winter  Term  will  end. 

April  8th,  Spring  Term  will  commence, 
i  June  l^h,  Spring  Term  will  end. 

I  The  Annual  Commencement  is  on  the  second  Thursday  in 
j  June,  viz:  June  14th,  1890. 

i  The  annual  meeting  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  is  held  at  11 
I  o’clock  A.  M  on  the  Tuesday  preceding  Commencement,  June 

I  12th,  1890. 

I 


Program  of  Public  Exercises. 

Commencement  Week  1889. 

1.  Examination  of  classes,  Thursday,  June  6th,  Frida}^, 
June  7th  and  Monday,  June  lOth,  at  the  University. 

2.  Baccalaureate  sermon  by  the  I^resident,  Rev.  E.  L. 
Hurd,  D  D.,  Sunday,  June  9th,  at  3  o’clock  p.  m.,  at  the 
Court  House. 

3.  Address  before  the  Religious  Societies  of  the  University, 
June  9th,  by  Rev.  A.  E.  Taylor,  D.  D.,  LL.  D..  of  St.  Louis, 
at  8  o’clock  p.  M.,  at  the  Court  House. 

4.  Junior  exhibition,  Monday,  June  10th,  at  8  o’clock  p. 
M..  at  the  Court  House. 

5.  Address  before  the  Literary  Societies  of  the  University 
by  Rev.  Geo.  P.  Hays,  D.  D.,  ofKansas  City,  Mo.,  on  Tuesday, 
June  Itth,  at  8  o’clock  p.  m.,  at  the  Court  House, 

6.  Senior  Class  Day  Exereises,  Wednesday,- June  12th,  at 
9  o’clock  A.  M.,  at  the  Chapel  of  the  University. 

7.  ‘‘Field  Day,”  under  the  auspices  of  the  Athletic  Asso¬ 
ciation,  at  the  College  campus,  Wednesday,  June  12th,  at  2 
o’clock  P.  M. 

8.  Alumni  Reunion.  Wednesday  evening,  June  12th,  at 
the  Court  House. 

9.  Twentieth  “Commencement”  of  Blackburn  University, 
Thursday, .June  13th  at  10  o’clock  a.  m.,  at  the  Court  House. 


Blackburn  University. 

I  DEPARTMENTS. 

j  The  University  embraces  three  departments  :  Preparatory, 

,  Collegiate  and  Theological. 

COURSES  OF  STUDY. 

1.  PREPARATORY  COURSES— Scientific  and  Classical. 
Extending  through^  three  years,  by  which  a  thorough  prepara¬ 
tion  for  college  is  secured. 

I  II  COLLEGIATE  COURSES. 

I  1.  Classical — Extending  through  four  years.  An  exami- 
I  nation  of  the  studies  of  this  course  will  show  that  it  would  be 
I  difficult  to  select  and  arrange  a  course  better  adapted  to  fur¬ 
nish  a  complete  and  thorough  education.  Students  who  com¬ 
plete  this  course  will  receive  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Arts. 

2.  Scientific — Extending  through  four  years,  and  includ¬ 
ing  Latin,  French  and  German,  with  other  studies  of  es¬ 
pecial  value.  Students  who  complete  this  course  will  re¬ 
ceive  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Science. 

3.  Philosophical  Course —  Students  who  complete  the 
studies  of  the  Scientific  Course  and  also  the  Latin  of  the 
Classical  Course  will  receive  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of 
philosophy. 

4..  Course  in  Literature,  Music  and  Art — Extending 
through  four  years,  omitting  some  of  the  higher  mathematics 
of  the  Scientific  course  and  some  other  studies,  and  substitut- 
!  ing  Music.  A  course  of  study  adapted  to  those  young  ladies 
I  and  others  who  decide  to  combine  music  with  their  other  ed- 
i  ucational  studies, 

I  5,  Collegiate  and  Theological — This  course  extends 
through  six  years,  containing  the  main  studies  of  the  Prepar- 
I  atory  and  Collegiate  Courses,  and  the  entire  Theological.  By 
I  this  briefer  and  yet  thorough  course,  young  men  who  could 
j  not  enter  the  ministry  through  a  course  of  nine  years’  pre¬ 
paratory  studies,  and  yet  who  have  characteristics  fitting  them 


6  BLACKBURN  UNIVERSITY. 


for  good  service  in  the  pulpits  of  the  various  Christian  denom-  i 
inations,  are  enabled  to  secure  the  requisite  training.  Several 
of  the  Alumni  of  Blackburn  University,  now  doing  good  serv¬ 
ice  in  the  field,  are  evidence  of  the  wisdom  of  this  course. 
Both  courses  afibrd  thorough  training  in  Greek  and  Hebrew 
language  and  Exegesis. 

III.  THEOLOGICAL  COURSE— Extending  through  I 
three  years.  It  embraces  a  very  full  course  of  studies,  such 
as  is  found  in  the  best  Theological  Seminaries.  The  entire 
Greek  Testament  is  read,  with  careful  exegesis.  The  Hebrew 
Bible  is  studied  daily  through  the  entire  course  of  the  three 
years,  except  the  last  term.  Students  who  have  taken  the 
full  College  Course,  and  the  entire  Theological  Course,  will 
receive  the  degree  of  Master  of  Arts. 

COMPOSITION  AND  ORATORY. 

Exercises  in  (composition  and  Declamation  are  required 
regularly  in  all  the  departments. 

SELECT  STUDIES.  | 

Students  who  do  not  desire  to  pursue  a  full  course  of  studies  | 
may,  with  the  consent  of  the  Faculty,  select  those  they  prefer  i 
in  any  of  the  established  courses,  and  recite  in  the  regular  | 
classes,  if  found  qualified,  on  examination,  and  if  they  can  | 
maintain  their  standing  in  these  classes.  Special  instruction  | 
is  given  in  Civil  Engineering.  Students  who  desire  may  re-  | 
ceive  special  instruction  in  Biology.  Such  students  can  re-  | 
ceive  from  the  Faculty  a  certificate  of  the  studies  finished.  | 
TERMS  OF  ADMISSION.  | 

Candidates  for  admission  to  any  of  the  classes  of  the  regular  i 
courses  in  the  University  will,  except  when  received  upon  j 
grade  from*  other  schools,  be  examined  in  the  studies  pre-  j 
viously  required  in  this  institution,  as  indicated  on  the  pages  j 
of  this  catalogue  describing  the  courses  of  study,  or  their  j 
equivalents.  Students  may  be  admitted  to  any  class  in  any  | 
department  for  which  they  are  found  qualified,  on  examina-  ! 
tion.  Examinations  for  admission  will  be  held  on  the  first  ' 
day  of  each  term.  Students  should  present  a  certificate  of 
studies  pursued  at  the  last  school  which  they  attended. 

ATTENDANCE. 

Students  who  desire  to  avail  themselves  of  the  advantages 


BLACKBURN  UNIVERSITY. 


of  this  Institution  are  particularly  requested  to  be  present  on 
the  first  day  of  each  term  and,  if  they  expect  to  keep  pace 
with  their  class,  to  apply  themselves  diligently  and  faithfully 
to  their  studies  throughout  the  entire  College  year.  Those 
who  cannot  possibly  be  present  the  whole  year  should  en¬ 
deavor  to  be  present  at  least  an  entire  term. 

Students  must  not  leave,  unless  with  consent  of  the  Faculty, 
until  they  have  completed  their  examinations  at  the  end  of 
each  term ;  and  those  who  disregard  this  rule  will  not  be  en¬ 
titled  to  a  report,  or  to  an  honorable  dismissal.  No  study 
has  been  completed  until  a  satisfactory  examination  has  been 
passed. 

REPORTS  TO  PARENTS  AND  GUARDIANS. 

A  report  of  attendance,  deportment,  recitations  and  exer¬ 
cises  of  each  pupil  will  be  made  out  at  the  close  of  each  term, 
and  sent  to  the  parent  or  guardian.  The  recitations  and  other 
exercises  are  graded  from  0  to  100,  according  to  their  charac¬ 
ter.  Advancement  in  the  class  will  depend  entirely  upon  the 
proficiency  of  the  pupil.  No  pupil  who  is  below  70  in  any 
study  will  be  allowed  to  enter  the  next  higher  study  until  he 
has  passed  a  satisfactory  examination  ;  and  those  who,  from 
carelessness,  inattention  or  indolence,  fall  below  60  in  all 
their  studies,  will  not  be  permitted  to  remain  in  the  Institution, 
RELIGIOUS  CULTURE.' 

Blackburn  University,  though  under  the  auspices  of  the 
Presbyteiian  Church,  is  in  no  sense  sectarian,  but  values 
highly  the  religious  element  in  education,  and,  by  requiring 
attendance  upon  Sabbath  worship  and  Bible  classes,  and  by  a 
regular  course  of  Biblical  instruction  throughout  the  entire 
College  Course  secures  this  beneficent  end. 

EXPENSES. 

Charges  for  tuition  in  the  Preparatory  and  Collegiate  de¬ 
partments  are:  For  the  Fall  Term,  $14;  for  the  Winter 
Term,  $11;  for  the  Spring  Term,  $10 — payable  at  the  com¬ 
mencement  of  each  term.  Room  rent  in  the  College  building, 
for  a  double  room,  is  :  For  the  Fall  term,  $5  to  $7,  according 
to  location;  for  each  of  the  other  terms,  $3  to  $5,  divided  i 
equally  among  the  occupants  of  the  room.  The  rent  for  a  j 
single  room  for  the  year  is  from  $7  to  $10.  Students  furnish 


8  BLACE.BURN  UNIVERSITY. 


their  own  rooms,  except  with  stoves,  which  are  provided 
by  the  college.  Board  in  the  College  Boarding  Hall  must  be 
paid  monthly  in  advance.  The  entire  expenses  of  the  stu¬ 
dents  for  hoard,  tuition,  room  rent  and  fuel,  for  the  academic 
year,  will  not  exceed  $150.  Students  for  the  ministry,  when 
under  the  care  of  the  Presbytery,  pay  no  tuition.  Students 
for  the  ministry  can  receive  aid  from  the  Board  of  Education 
of  the  Presbyterian  church  to  the  amount  of  $150  a  ye_ar.  The 
contingent  fees  for  those  students  who  do  not  pay  tuition  are 
$2  for  the  first  term,  $1.50  for  the  second  term,  and  $1.50  for 
the  third  term.  Fifty  cents  per  term  is  charged  for  the  use 
of  the  library  and  reading  room.  Music  and  art  are  extra 
charges,  at  reasonable  price. 


Blackburn  University. 

LOCATION. 

''  At  Carlinville,  Ill.,  60  miles  north  from  St.  Louis,  35  south 
from  the  Capital  of  the  State,  in  the  midst  of  a  beautiful  and 
healthful  country,  and  at  the  junction  of  the  Chicago,  Alton 
and  St.  Louis  R.  R.,  with  the  Litchfield,  Carrollton  and  West¬ 
ern  R.  R.;  giving  ready  access  to  all  parts  of  the  State.  The 
site  of  the  University  is  attractive,  on  picturesque  grounds, 
which  are  spacious  and  include  a  beautiful  park  of  native  oaks. 
THE  BUILDINGS 

Are  large  and  commodious,  and  furnish  all  the  room  required 
for  class  recitations,  lectures,  laboratory  work,  library,  study- 
rooms,  museum,  art  rooms,  society  halls,  students’  rooms’  and 
boarding  halls.  About  one  hundred  students  can  be  accom¬ 
modated  with  rooms  in  the  building,  others  easily  obtain 
rooms  in  private  families.  The  students’  rooms  are  well 
lighted  and  ventilated,  and  in  every  respect  attractive. 

ROBERTSON  HALL. 

The  new  building  seen  at  the  left  of  the  main  edifice  in  the 
plate  in  this  catalogue,  now  furnishes  fine  facilities  in  its 
three  stories  for  Chemical,  Zoological  and  Botanical  Labora¬ 
tories,  Lecture  Room,  Museum,  and  the  halls  for  the  Literary 
Societies. 


BLACKBURN  UNIVERSITY.  9 


TAYLOR  MUSEUM 

Is  the  name  given  to  the  second  story  of  Robertson  Hall, 
from  Dr.  Julius  S.  Taylor,  M.  D.  Ph.  D.,  who,  by  a  muni¬ 
ficent  gift,  has  furnished"  it  with  a  magnificent  Cabinet  of 
Specimens  in  Mineralogy  and  Paleontology.  This  collection 
is  the  ]ife  work  of  the  venerable  donor.  Dr.  Taylor,  a  friend 
and  correspondent  of  Agassiz,  and  represents  fifty  years  of 
scientific  study,  collection  and  exchanges.  This  vast  cabinet 
of  more  than  twenty-five  thousand  fossils,  and  eight  thousand 
minerals,  with  a  rare  collection  of  Indian  relics,  and  a  beauti¬ 
ful  collection  of  modern  shells  and  corals,  is  thoroughly  clas¬ 
sified,  and  in  the  elegant  cases  filling  the  rooms  of  the  Taylor 
Museum,  furnishes  to  the  students  of  Geology  and  Mineralogy 
an  interesting  resort,  now  frequented  by  many  visitors. 

MINTON  OBSERVATORY. 

I  The  late  lamented  Prof.  R.  B.  Minton  erected  as  a  dona- 
I  tion  to  the  Institution,  an  Observatory,  in  which  is  now 
i  placed  the  excellent  Loomis  Telescope,  furnishing  new  facili¬ 
ties  for  observation  of  the  Heavenly  bodies  by  the  students 
in  Astronomv. 

YOUNG  MEN’S  HALL. 

This  is  under  the  control  of  the  Trustees,  and  was  estab¬ 
lished  in  order  to  furnish  students  with  good  board  at  a 
cheaper  rate  than  can  be  obtained  in  private  families.  The 
family  having  charge  of  this  establishment  receives  such  aid 
from  the  Trustees  that  good  board  is  furnished  at  a  rate  rang¬ 
ing  from  two  to  two  and  a  quarter  dollars  per  week,  the  stu¬ 
dents  determining  the  rate. 

YOUNG  LADIES’  HALL. 

A  pleasant  home  for  young  ladies  has  been  furnished  about 
two  blocks  from  the  University,  where,  under  the  best  of  su- 
!  pervision,  good  rooms  and  board  with  opportunity  for  practice 
I  of  music  can  be  had  upon  the  lowest  terms. 

Young  ladies  are  admitted  to  all  the  courses  of  study,  and 
to  all  the  privileges  of  the  University,  on  equal  terms  with 
young  men;  and  as  the  result  of  approved  scholarship,  they 
will  receive  the  same  honorary  degrees.  They  spend  a  part 
of  the  day,  when  not  engaged  in  recitations,  in  a  study  room 
provided  expressly  for  them,  where  they  are  under  the  con¬ 
stant  care  of  a  teacher.  When  they  have  completed  their 


10  BLACKBURN  UNIVERSITY. 


daily  recitations  they  return  to  their  own  rooms.  By  this 
arrangement,  parents  are  enabled  to  educate  their  sons  and 
daughters  at  the  same  institution,  and  secure  for  each  the 
same  means  for  the  attainment  of  knowledge,  mental  disci¬ 
pline,  and  culture. 

ART  STUDIES. 

An^Art  Department,  in  charge  of  a  lady  well  trained  in  all 
pertaining  to  Drawing,  Crayoning,  and  Painting,  has  now  an 
elegant  studio  and  all  needed  facilities  for  original  work  in 
studies  from  nature  and  for  decorative  art  and  wood  carving. 

MUSIC. 

Rooms  and  Pianos  are  furnislied  for  practice.  Music,  both 
instrumental  and  vocal,  is  under  the  charge  of  superior  teach¬ 
ers  ;  a  graduate  with  high  honors  from  the  Boston  Conserv¬ 
atory  having  been  the  accredited  teacher  during  the  past  year. 
LABORATORIES  AND  APPARATUS. 

There  are  three  laboratories.  The  Physical  Laboratory  is 
very  completely  stocked  with  apparatus,  for  the  demonstra¬ 
tion  of  physical  phenomena  and  laws.  The  appended  list  of 
apparatus  mentions  some  of  the  more  important  facilities. 
The  Chemical  Laboratory  is  well  provided  with  ventilated 
chamber  and  fixtures  for  the  removal  of  noxious  gases,  and  is 
a  healthful  and  cheerful  place  for  experimental  work.  Stu¬ 
dents  who  carry  on  Qualitative  Analysis  are  charged  the 
nominal  sum  of  two  dollars  for  the  chemicals  consumed. 
There  is  no  charge  for  the  use  of  apparatus.  The  Laboratory 
is  supplied  with  gas,  Bunsen  burners,  blow  pipes,  spectro¬ 
scope,  etc.,  so  that  a  practical  knowledge  of  Chemistry  and 
Mineralogy  can  be  obtained. 

The  Laboratory  of  Natural  History  is  well  equipped  with 
simple  and  compound  microscopes  and  appliances  for  the 
dissection  of  plants  and  animals.  The  room  has  a  northern 
exposure  and  is,  therefore,  admirably  suited  for  microscopic 
manipulations. 

The  Library  of  Natural  History,  inaugurated  during  the 
year  ’87-’8S  by  the  purchase  of  standard  works,  and  by  tire 
receipt  of  many  valuable  book's  from  the  Smithsonian  Insti¬ 
tution,  has  been  increased  during  the  past  year.  Appropria¬ 
tions  are  made  each  year  with  a  view  of  keeping  pace  with 


BLACKBURN  UNIVERSITY.  11 


the  rapid  progress  of  scieuce.  Elegant  cases  for  this  depart¬ 
ment  have  been  presented  to  the  Institution  by  Mrs.  N.  H. 
Robertson.  Some  of  the  apparatus  recently  added  is 
mentioned  in  the  following  list:  A  Ruhmkorf’s  coil, 

capable  of  giving  a  four  and  one-half  inch  spark,  a  Browning’s 
Spectroscope,  one  dozen  Bissecting  Microscopes,  a  Precision 
Balance,  some  Anatomical  Casts,  a  Skeleton,  a  Manikin,  a 
Series  of  Anatomical  Charts,  a  Toepler-Holtz  machine  of  the 
largest  size,  an  elaborate  collection  of  Geissler’s,  Crooke’s  and 
Spectrum  Tubes,  an  electro-magnet  capable  of  sustaining 
more  than  a  ton;  three  Dynamos,  one  for  Lighting,  one  for 
Electro-plating  and  a  small  one  foT  Experimental  Purposes, 
a  Steam  ■‘Engine  for  driving  the  largest  Dynamo,  a  Galvanic 
Battery  of  twelve  cells  of  a  gallon  capacity  each,  a  small  size 
Electro-Motor,  a  Gramme  electro-motor,  a  Magneto-Eleciric 
Engine,  a  large  size  Electro-Motor  designed  to  illustrate  the 
conversion  of  magnetic  attraction  and  repulsion  into  contin¬ 
uous  rotation,  a  Photographic  outfit  and  many  other  less  im¬ 
portant  pieces  of  chemical  and  physical  apparatus  have  been 
added,  making  additions  during  the  past  yfear  of  apparatus 
to  the  amount  of  more  than  one  thousand  dollars. 


PALMER  PRIZES. 

Contests  in  English  Composition  and  Oratory  have  been 
provided  for  by  the  generous  gift  of  Ex-Governor  John  M. 
Palmer  of  $500,  the  interest  of  which  is  distributed  in  prizes 
to  the  successful  contestants  as  indicated  in  the  regulations 
for  Prize  Contests  in  Oratory  and  English  Composition. 
REGULATIONS. 

1.  In  Oratory — 1.  At  the  close  of  the  Fall  Term  the 
Faculty  will  designate  three  young  men  from  the  Senior 
Class  and  three  from  the  Junior  as  contestants  for  the  prizes 
for  oratory. 

The  basis  of  appointment  shall  be  the  record  of  attendance 
and  of  excellence  in  the  rhetoTcal  divisions,  together  with 
the  record  of  general  deportment  and  of  attendance  upon  the 
class  exercises,  and  upon  the  required  exercises  of  the  Uni¬ 
versity  during  the  three  terms  ending  with  the  Fall  term. 

2.  Each  oration  must  be  an  original  production  and  must 
contain  less  than  eighteen  hundred  words;  and  all  the  orations 


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must  be  left  for  criticism  with  the  President  or,  in  his 
absence,  the  Secretary  of  the  Faculty,  b}^  the  last  Friday  of 
February,  except,  as  in  special  cases  and  for  special  reasons, 
the  Faculty  may  by  vote  extend  the  time. 

3.  These  six  orations  will  be  delivered  under  the  direction 
of  the  President,  on  the  last  evening  of  the  Winter  term,  and 
a  first  prize  of  $15,  and  a  second  prize  of  $10,  will  be  awarded 
for  excellency  in  both  composition  and  delivery,  by  a  com¬ 
mittee  appointed  by  the  Faculty. 

4.  A  copy  of  egch  of  the  orations  is  to  be  written  upon 
paper  of  mliform  size,  and  with  broad  margin  for  binding,  and 
will  be  preserved  in  tbe  Library  of  the  University, 

II.  In  English  Composition — 1  Before  the  close  of  the 
Fall  Term  the  Faculty  will  assign  one  or  more  subjects,  and 
any  young  lady  in  actual  attendance,  and  a  member  of  the 
Junior  or  Senior  class  may  present  an  essay  upon  any  one  of 
the  subjects  assigned. 

2.  Each  essay  must  be  original,  and  must  contain  less  than 
two  thousand  words  ;  must  be  written  upon  paper  of  desig¬ 
nated  and  uniform  size,  with  broad  margin  for  binding  ;  must 
be  signed  with  a  fictitious  name,  and  accompanied  with  a 
sealed  note  containing  the  author’s  name. 

3.  The  essays  must  be  left  with  the  Secretary  of  the 
Faculty  by  the  last  Wednesday  of  the  winter  term,  except  as 
in  individual  cases,  and  for  special  reasons,  the  Faculty  may 
by  vote  extend  the  time. 

A  committee  chosen  by  the.  Faculty  will  examine  the  essays 
and  will  award  a  first  prize  of  $10,  and  a  second  prize  of  $5, 
which  will  be  announced  and  presented  on  Commencement 
Day.  Four  of  the  essays  will  be  selected  by  the  committee 
and  preserved  in  the  Library  of  the  University. 

CONDITIONS  PRECEDENT. 

No  student  shall  be  eligible  to  participate  in  either  contest 
who  is  under  censure  by  the  Faculty,  nor  shall  any  be  per¬ 
mitted  to  participate  who  incur  such  censure. 

PRIZES  AWARDED 

Since  the  last  annual  report  are  as  follows: 

English  Composition — 1st  Prize,  Georgia  Caldwell, 
Atwater,  Ill,;  2nd  Prize,  Mary  Hunter,  Carlin ville.  Ill. 

Oratory— 1st  Prize,  Jesse  Peebles,  Carlinville,  Ill.;  2nd 
Prize,  J.  H.  Robinson,  Rockford,  Ill. 


Courses  of  Study. 

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CLASSICAL  COURSE.  ! 


PREPARATORY  DEPARTMENT. 

JUNIOR  PREPARATORY  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

Latin — Comstock’s  First  Latin  Book. 

Mathematics — Arithmetic. 

English — Grammar. 

Geography — Physical  Geography,  Optional  with  Grammar. 
Bible  Studies — With  Lectures  one  hour  each  week. 

WINTER  TERM. 

Latin — Comstock’s  First  Latin  Book.  D’Ooge’s  (^1- 
loquia  Latina. 

Mathematics — Arithmetic. 

English — Analysis. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures  one  hour  each  week. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Latin — Caesar’s  Gallic  War. 

Mathematics — Arithmetic . 

History — History  of  the  United  States. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures  one  hour  each  Week. 


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MIDDLE  PREPARATORY  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

Latin — Caesar’s  Gallic  War.  Jones’s  Latin  Prose  Compo¬ 
sition. 

Greek — White’s  Lessons.  Goodwin’s  Grammar. 
Mathematics — Arithmetic. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures  one  hour  each  week. 

WINTER  TERM. 

Latin — Cicero’s  Orations.  Jones’s  Latin  Prose  Composi¬ 
tion  . 

Greek — White’s  Lessons.  Goodwin’s  Grammar. 
Mathematics — Algebra. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures  one  hour  each  week. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Latin — Cicero’s  Orations.  Reading  at  sight. 

Greek — White’s  Lessons  completed.  Xenophon’s 

x4nabasis  begun. 

M  ath  ematics — A1  gebr  a . 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures  one  hour  each  week. 
SENIOR  PREPARITORY  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

Latin — Virgil’s  iEneid  and  Prosody. 

Greek — Xenophon’s  Anabasis.  Jones’s  Greek  Prose  Com¬ 
position. 

Mathematics — Algebra . 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures  one  hour  each  week. 

WINTER  TERM. 

Latin — Virgil’s  ^neid  and  Berens’s  Mythology. 

Greek — Xenophon’s  Anabasis.  Jones’s  Greek  Prose  Com¬ 
position. 

Mathematics — Algebra. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures  each  week.  Life  of  Christ. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Latin — Virgil  or  Ovid.  Reading  at  sight. 

Greek — Xenophon’s  Anabasis. 

Mathematics — Geometry  begun. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures .  Life  of  Christ. 


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II. 


COLLEGIATE  DEPARTMENT. 

FRESHMAN  YEAR, 

FALL  TERM, 

Latin— Livy.  Roman  History,  _ 

Greek — Selections  from  Herodotus.  Grecian  Antiquities. 
Mathematics — Geometry  Completed. 

Bihle  Studies — With  Lectures.  Genesis  of  Christianity. 

WINTER  TERM. 

Latin — Cicero  De  Amici tia  and  De  Senectute. 

Greek — Homer’s  Iliad  with  Prosody. 

Mathematics — Plane  and  Spherical  Trigonometry, 

Bible  Studies — Lectures  each  week.  Genesis  of  Chris¬ 
tianity,  Life  of  St.  Paul. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Greek — Homer’s  Iliad  through  the  Sixth  Book, 
Mathematics — Analytical  Geometry. 

Natural  History — Structural  Botany. 

Bible  Studies — Lectures.  Trials  of  St.  Paul.  Christianity 
introduced. 

SOPHOMORE  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

Latin — Horace.  Odes  and  Satires, 

Greek — Xenophon’s  Memorabilia.  Grecian  Schools  of 
Philosophy  by  Lectures. 

Natural  History — Human  Anatomy  and  Physiology. 

Bible  Studies — Lectures.  Genesis  of  Inspired  History. 

WINTER  TERM. 

Latin — Tacitus.  Germania  and  Agricola. 

Greek — Selections  from  Plato. 

Physical  Science — Chemistry. 

Bible  Studies — Lectures.  The  Pentateuch. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Latin — Terence  and  Plautus.  Roman  Literature. 

Greek — Demosthenes’  Oration  on  the  Crown, 

Natural  History — Zoology. 

Mathematics — Plane  Surveying.  Optional  with  Zoology. 
Bible  Studies — Lectifres.  Laws  of  the  Hebrews. 


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JUNIOR  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

Greek — Drama.  Tragedy  and  Comedy, 

Physical  Science— Mechanics.  Hydrostatics,  Pnehmatics. 
English — Rhetoric. 

Bible  Studies — Lec*ture&.  Hebrew  Commonwealth,  Civiliza¬ 
tion  Literature, 

WINTER  TERM, 

Physics — Electricity,  Magnetism,  Acoustics  and  Optics. 
Mathematics — Astronomy, 

English — Study  of  English  Classics.  Chaucer  to  Milton. 
Bible  Studies — ^Lectures,  Literature.  Civilization.  / 

SPRING  TERM, 

Mental  Science— Logic. 

Political  Science — Constitution  of  the  United  States, 
English — Study  of  later  English  Authors. 

SENIOR  YEAR, 

FALL  TERM. 

Geology.  Dynanic  and  Structural  Geology.  Minerology. 
Mental  and  Moral  Science — -Pyschology. 

Mental  and  Moral  Science — Natural  Theology. 

Bible  Studies — Lectures.  Theism.  Comparative  Religion. 

WINTER  TERM. 

Geology — Historical  Geology. 

Mental  and  Moral  Science — Political  Economy. 

Mental  and  Moral  Science — Ethics. 

Bible  Studies — Lectures.  Evidences  of  Christianity. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Mental  and  Moral  Science — Esthetics. 

Mental  and  Moral  Science — Ethics. 

Political  Science — International  Law. 


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SCIENTIFIC  COURSE. 


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PREPARATORY  DEPARTMENT. 


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JUNIOR  PREPARATORY  YEAR. 

PALL  TERM. 

Latin — Comstock’s  First  Latin  Book. 

Mathematics — Arithmetic. 

English — Grammar,  Optional  with  Arithmetic 
Geography — Physical  Geography: 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures  one  hour  each  week. 


WINTER  TERM.  3 

Latin — Comstock’s  First  Latin  Book.  D’Ooge’s  Colloquia 
Latina. 

Mathematics — Arithmetic. 

English — Analysis. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures  one  hour  each  week. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Latin — Csesar’s  Gallic  War. 

Mathematics — Arithmetic. 

History — United  States  History. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures  one  hour  each  week. 


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j  MIDDLE  PREPARATORY  YEAR. 

I  FALL  TERM.  ' 

Latin — Csesar’s  Gallic  War.  Jones’s  Latin  Prose  Compo¬ 
sition. 

Mathematics — Arithmetic, 
j  History — Roman  History. 

I  Book-Keeping — Optional. 

I  Bible  Studies — With*  Lectures  one  hour  each  week. 

I  WINTER  TERM. 

j  Latin — Cicero’s  Orations.  Jones’s  Latin  Prose  Composi- 

I  tion. 

I  Mathematics — Algebra. 

English — Composition. 

Book-Keeping — Optional. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures  one  hour  each  week. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Latin — Cicero’s  Orations. — Reading  at  Sight. 

Mathematics — Algebra. 

History — Greek  History. 

Book-Keeping — Optional. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures  one  hour  each  week. 
SENIOR  PREPARATORY  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

Latin — Virgil  and  Prosody. 

Mathematics  --  Algebra. 

History  — English  History. 

Bible  Studies  With  Lectures  one  hour  each  week. 

WINTER  TERM. 

Latin— Virgil  and  Berens’s  Mythology. 

M  ath  em  ati  cs  —  Algebra . 

History  —Mediaeval  History. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures  one  hour  each  week.  Life 
of  Christ. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Natural  History — Structural  Botany.  Vegetable  Histology 
Begun. 

Latin — Virgil  or  Ovid.  Reading  at  Sight. 

Mathematics — Geometry  Begun. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures.  Life  of  Christ. 


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II. 

COLLEGIATE  DEPARTMENT, 

FRESHMxVN  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

Natural  History — Vegetable  Histology  Completed.  Crypto- 
gamic  Botany.  Systematic  Botany  Begun. 

Mathematics — Geometry  Completed. 

Modern  Language — French  or  German. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures.  Genesis  of  Christianity. 

WINTER  TERM. 

Natural  History — Systematic  Botany  Completed. 
Mathematics — Plane  and  Spherical  Trigonometry. 

Modern  Language — French  or  German. 

Bible  Studies — Lectures.  Genesis  of  Christianity.  Life  of 
St.  Paul. 

SPRING  TERM 

Natural  History-^Comparative  Zoology  and  Physio'ogy  of 
Invertebrates.  Laboratory  work 
Mathematics — Analytical  Geometry. 

Modern  Language — French  or  German. 

Bible  Studies — Lectures.  Travels  of  St.  Paul.  Intro¬ 
duction  of  Christianity. 

SOPHOMORE  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

Natural  History — Comparative  Zoology  and  Physiology  of 
Vertebrates.  Systematic  Zoology  Begun. 

Natural  History — Human  Anatomy  and  Physiology. 
Modern  Language — French  or  German. 

Bible  Studies — Lectures.  Genesis  of  Inspired  History. 

WINTER  TERM. 

Natural  History — Systematic  Zoology  Completed. 

Physical  Science — Theoretical  Chemistry. 

Modern  Language — French  or  German. 

Bible  Studies — Lectures.  The  Pentateuch. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Physical  Science — Applied  Chemistry.  Laboratory  work. 
Mathematics — Calculus,  or  Plane  Surveying. 

Modern  Language — French  or  German. 

Bible  Studies — Lectures.  Laws  of  the  Hebrews. 


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JUNIOR  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

Ph3^sical  Science — Mechanics.  Hydrostatics  and  Pneu¬ 

matics. 

Mathematics — Descriptive  Geometry.  Linear  Perspective. 
Shades  and  Shadows. 

Modern  Language — French  or  German,  Optional  with 
Descriptive  Geometry. 

English — Rhetoric. 

Bible  Studies — Lectures.  Hebrew  Commonwealth,  Civil¬ 
ization.  Literature. 

WINTER  TERM. 

Physical  Science — Electricity,  Magnetism,  Acoustics  and 
Optics. 

English — Study  of  English  Classics.  Chaucer  to  Milton. 
Mathematics — Astronomy. 

Bible  Studies — Lectures.  Literature.  Civilization. 

SPRING  TERM. 

English — Study  of  Later  English  Authors. 

Mental  Science — Logic. 

Political  Science — Constitution  of  the  United  States. 
SENIOR  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

Geology — Dynamic  and  Structural  Geology.  Mineralogy. 
Mental  and  Moral  Science — Ps}^chology. 

Mental  and  Moral  Science — Natural  Theolog^n 

Bible  Studies — Lectures.  Theism.  Comparative  Religion. 

WINTER  TERM. 

Geology— Historical  Geology. 

Mental  and  Moral  Science — Ethics. 

Mental  and  Moral  Science — Political  Economy. 

Bible  Studies — Lectures.  Evidences  of  Christianity. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Mental  and  Moral  Science — Esthetics. 

Mental  and  Moral  Science — Ethics.  * 

Political  Science — International  Law. 


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LITERARY  AND  MUSICAL  COURSE. 

FIRST  YEAR  i 

FALL  TERM. 

Mathematics — Algebra,  | 

History — English  History.  |j 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures,  one  hour  each  week.  ! 

Music — (see  ‘‘  Music  Course.”)  | 

WINTER  TERM.  i 

Mathematics — Algebra.  j 

History — Mediaeval  History.  ; 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures,  one  hour  each  week.  ^ 

Music — (see  ‘‘Music  Course.”) 

SPRING  TERM.  ! 

Mathematics — Geometry.  | 

Natural  History — Structural  Botany.  [ 

Bible  Studies — ^With  Lectures  one  hour  each  week.  | 

Music — (see  “Music  Course.”)  | 

SECOND  YEAR.  I 

FALL  TERM.  I 

Mathematics  Geometry. 

Modern  Language — French  or  German,  Optional  with 
Latin. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures. 

Music — (see  “Music  Course.”) 

WINTER  TERM. 

English — Composition. 

Modern  Language — French  or  Getaan,  Optional  with 
Latin. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures. 

Music — (see  “Music  Course.”) 

SPRING  TERM. 

Natural  History — Comparative  Zoology.  Laboratory  Work. 
Modern  Language — French  or  German,  Optional  with 
Latin . 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures. 

Music — (see  “  Music  Course.”) 


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THIRD  YEAR. 

1 

FALL  TERM.  j 

Natural  History — Human  Anatomy.  Physiology.  | 

Modern  Language — French  or  German,  Optional  with 
Latin. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures. 

Music— (see  “Music  Course.’’)  j 

WINTER  TERM.  | 

Physical  Science — Theoretical  Chemistry.  | 

Modern  Language — French  or  German,  Optional  with  I 
Latin. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures. 

Music — (see  “Music  Course.”) 

SPRING  TERM. 

Physical  Science — Applied  Chemistry.  Laboratory  Work. 
Modern  Language —French  or  German,  Optional  with 
Latin . 

Music — (see  “Music  Course.”) 

FOURTH  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

English — Rhetoric. 

Mental  and  Moral  Science — Natural  Theolgy. 

Bible  Studies — With  Lectures.  I 

Music — (see  “Music  Course.”  )' 

WINTER  TERM. 

Mental  and  Moral  Science — Ethics. 

English  Literature — Study  of  English  Classics,  Chaucer  to 
Milton. 

Bible  Studies-^Lectures.  Theism.  Comparative  Religion. 
Music —  see  “  Music  Course.”) 

SPRING  TERM. 

Mental  and  Moral  Science — ^Esthetics. 

English  Literature — Study  of  Later  English  Authors. 

Music — (see  “Music  Course.”) 


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MUSIC  COURSE. 


A  GRADED  COURSE  OF  STUDIES  FOR  THE  PIANO 

FORTE. 


FIRST  YEAR. 

NEW  ENGLAND  CONSERVATORY  METHOD. 

A  complete  set  of  scales  and  arpeggio,  by  A.  D.  Turner. 
This  work  should  be  used  throughout  the  entire  course. 
Twelve  Little  Studies  Op.  157 — Kohler,  ' 

Easy  and  Progressive  Studies,  Op.  176,  books  1  and  2 — 
Duvernoy. 

Primary  Studies,  Op.  50 — Kohler. 

Melodious  Studies,  Op.  52,  book  1 — Loeschhorn. 
Progressive  Studies,  Op.  66,  book  1 —Loeschhorn. 

SECOND  YEAR. 

turner’s  ELEMENTS  OF  MODERN  OCTAVE  PLAYING. 

Bertini,  Op.  29,  (or  Wolf’s  Studies.) 

Turner,  Op.  30,  book  1. 

Heller,  Op.  45,  book  2. 

Krause,  Op.  2,  book  1,  (Trill  Studies.) 

Six  Short  Preludes — Kullak. 

Easy  selections  from  Cramer  Etudes. 

Three  Part  Inventions — Bach. 

Dampet  Pedal  Studies — Turner. 

Gradus  ad  Parnassum — dementi. 

THIRD  YEAR. 

TANSIG’s  daily  EXERCISES. 

Mascheles,  Op.  70,  Kessler,  Op.  20,  book  1. 

Studies  for  Expression  and  Technique,  book  2 — Neupert. 
Selections  from  Bach’s  Well  Tempered  Clavichard. 
Selections  from  Mozart  and  Beethoven  Sonatas. 


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FOURTH  YEAR. 

Chopin  Etudes,  Op.  10  and  25. 

Studies  for  left  hand  only,  Op.  31 — Hollander. 

Preludes  and  Fugues  in  Octaves — Turner. 

Etudes  en  Forme  de  Variations,  Op.  13 — Schumann. 

Study  in  Expansion  and  Maestoso,  from  Six  Concert  Etudes, 
Op.  7 — Turner. 

Etude  in  F-minor  and  Etude  in  A-flat,  from  Three  Concert 
Etudes,  Op.  52 — Liszt. 

En  forme  de  Valse,  Op.  52 — Saint  Saens. 

Appropriate  pieces  will  be  given  throughout  the  entire 
course,  arranged  as  nearly  as  possible  in  progressive  order  as 
regards  difficulty. 

Note — The  above  course  of  study  is  arranged  under  the 
direction  of  Prof.  George  T.  Valentine,  recognized  by  the 
Faculty  of  Blackburn  University  as  teacher  of  both  vocal  and 
instrumental  music,  a  graduate  of  the  New  England  Con¬ 
servatory. 

This  course,  which  is  thorough’  and  complete,  together 
with  the  studies  designated,  constitutes  the  “  Literary  and 
Musical  Course,”  upon  the  completion  of  which  the  student 
will  receive  a  suitable  diploma. 

For  admission  to  this  course  the  student  must  be  acquainted 
with  the  previous  English  studies  of  the  “  Preparatory 
Course,”  and  with  Algebra  as  far  as  Quadratic  Equations. 


CATALOGUE  OF  STUDENTS. 

PREPARATORY  DEPARTMENT. 

JUNIOR  PREPARATORY  YEAR. 

CLASSICAL. 


L.  Alonzo  Benson. . 

James  A.  Benson . 

.  .  .  .  Sparta, 

i  ( 

Ill. 

Alexander  E.  Cameron . 

.  ...  St.  Louis, 

Mo, 

Loren  Kingsberrv  Grimes . 

.  .  .  .  Campbell, 

Ill. 

Charles  Lockhart . 

Ferdinand  Martin  Luther . 

.  .  .Springfield*, 

i  ( 

SCIENTIFIC. 

Marv  C.  Baird . . 

Ill. 

Robert  H.  Battise . 

.  .  .  Carhnville, 

i  c 

Delos  M.  Brown . 

.  .  .  Gillespie, 

i  i 

William  H.  Castle . 

,  .  .  .  CarliiiAulle, 

i  i 

J.  Ralph  Chambers . 

.  .  .St.  Louis, 

Mo. 

Charles  A.  Darneille . 

.  .  .  Chatham, 

Ill. 

William  Rufus  Dodd . 

.  .  .  Greenwood, 

Mo. 

EdAvard  Frey . 

Ill. 

Henrietta  Forwood . 

i  i 

Norah  B.  Harlow . . . 

.  .  .  Kimmswick, 

Mo. 

James  Elliot  Holmes . 

.  .  .  Moorehead, 

Minn. 

Agnes  E.  McAlinev . 

.  -  .  Carlin ville, 

Ill. 

Thomas  M.  Johnson . 

i  i 

( ( 

WilliaUi  Lee  Neighbors . 

.  .  .  Nilwood, 

( i 

Isaac  Harbert  Noyes . 

i  c 

Florence  J.  Post . 

Neb. 

James  E.  Proctor . 

.  .  .  Carlin  ville, 

Ill. 

Merle  J.  Rayburn.' . 

( i 

Alice  Wilson . 

( ( 

Louis  Yaeger 


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SECOND 

PREPARATORY  YEAR. 

Susie  M.  Beardslee.  .  . 

CLASSICAL. 

Ill. 

Edwin  Harris . 

. Wavensvillc, 

(,  4 

H.  Williard  Johnson.  . 

. Springfield, 

C  4 

Lucy  Mvra  Matthews. 

. . Carlinville, 

i  i 

Oliver  B.  Nash . 

Mo. 

William  H.  Parker. .  .  . 

Ill. 

Edna  Blackburn  Parks 

. Svracuse, 

Neb. 

William  P.  Wall . 

Ill. 

Estella  May  Beardslee. 

SCIENTIFIC. 

. Carlinville, 

Ill. 

Fannie  Dodson . 

. Shipman, 

i  i 

Frank  Graham . 

. Carlinville, 

i  ( 

Hugh  Gregg . 

C  i 

Dean  Hickman . 

i  i 

Henrv  M.  Hurd . 

i  i 

George  King . 

C  i 

Perry  L.  King.’. . 

i  i 

i  (, 

Jennie  Loveless . 

. . Carlinville, 

<.  c 

Orville  Penwell . 

i  i 

JohnW.  Proctor . 

. Carlinville, 

C  i 

Mae  Trabue . . .  “ 

Virgil  Wilson . . .  ‘‘ 

COLLEGIATE  DEPARTMENT. 

FRESHMAN  YEAR. 

CLASSICAL. 

Walter  Crowell . Springfield, 

Jeannette  M.  McMillan . Carlinville, 

SCIENTIFIC. 

William  H.  Anderson . Carlinville, 

Charles  W. , Colby . Butler, 

James  E.  Fansler . Barr’s  Store, 

Joseph  Fansler .  ‘‘ 

Grace  Gwin . . . Carlinville, 

Samuel  G.  Mortland . Hardin, 

Margaret  Morrow  Mortland .  “ 

Warren  Penwell . Pana, 

Leonard  Ross . Carlinville, 

Anita  Y aeger . ‘  ‘ 


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SOPHOMORE  YEAR. 


CLASSICAL. 

Herbert  Franklin  Andrews. . Piasa, 

Aaron  F reark . . F osterbiirg, 

George  B..  Johnson . Springfield, 

SCIENTIFIC. 

Susie  Birtley . Carlinville, 


C.  Isabel  Brown . 

Amanda  J.  Burgdorff, 
William  A.  Furber.  .  . 

Elbe  May  Keas . 

Hattie  Steidley . 


Ida  Vancil . Modesto, 

JUNIOR  YEAR. 

CLASSICAL. 

J.  E.  Buck . Upper  Alton, 

John  H.  Robinson . ! . Rockford, 

SCIENTIFIC. 

Daisy  Bird  . .  Carlinville, 

Hattie  Rozella  Headrick . ’  ‘‘ 

William  A.  Galt . * . Springfield, 

Mamie  Johnson . Carlinville, 

Loren^J.  McIntyre . Mattoon, 

SENIOR  YEAR. 

CLASSICAL. 

A.  Lincoln  Berry . Dawson, 

Georgia  Caldwell . Atwater, 

Wilber  L.  Hayes . Litchfield, 

Robert  C.  Wilson . Bloomington, 

PHILOSOPHICAL. 

James  E.  Foster . Brownstown, 

SCIENTIFIC. 

Rose  McCord . Vandalia,  > 

Walter  S.  Mayo . Carlinville, 

Jesse  Peebles . 

Frances  0.  Silsby . .  ^ 

Warren  E.  Witt . .  Raymond, 

ELECTIVE  STUDIES. 

J.  D.  McAughtry . Staunton, 

Josepha  H.  E.  Witte . ^ . Carlinville, 

Mary  C.  Upbam . Jacksonville, 


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ART  DEPARTMENT. 

Susie  Beardslee . Oarlinville. 

W,  E.  Andrews . “ 

Jeannette  M.  McMillan . 

C.  Isabel  Brown . T.  .  .  .  .  . 

Helen  Louise  Nutting . 

Sophia  Ruark .  ‘‘ 

Mary  Etta  Steidley .  “ 

Mrs  S.  H.  Johnson . Moorehead, 

Mrs.  W.  L.  Mounts . Carlin ville, 

Lucie  Matthews .  ‘‘ 

Frances  Silsby . 

Mrs.  E.  G.  Crabbe . 

Mrs.  E.  A.  Matthews .  ‘‘ 

Anna  Rush . Perry, 


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Department  of  Stenography  and  Type-Writing. 

Alex  Loveless . . Nilwood,  Ill. 

Annie  Killam . Oarlinville, 

Fannie  Meade .  ‘‘ 

Edward  SteAvart . Pendleton,  Oregon. 

Max  Bauer . Oarlinville,  Ill . 

Ruth  Hubbard . 

Olive  Bagby . “ 

Charles  King . .  ‘‘ 

Hester  Martin . Carrollton,  ‘‘ 

Hugh  Minton . Carlinville,  “ 

Katie  Palmer . •  •  •  •  .Litchfield,  “ 

S.  W.  Kessinger . 

L.  H.  Chapin . Brighton,  “ 

Frank  Vernon . Cyclone,  (op)  Texas. 

William  Castle . Carlinville,  Ill. 


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SUMMARY. 

First  Preparatory. . 26 

Second  Preparatory.  .  . . 21 

Freshman . 12 

Sophomore . 10 

Junior.. . 7 

Senior . 10 

Elective .  3 

Art  Studies . 14 

Stenography .  15 


Total 


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RECAPITULATION. 


Preparatory .  ^47 

Collegiate .  42 

Art. .  ; . .  .  14 

Stenography .  15 


Total 
Counted  twice. 


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Net 


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COLLEGE  SOCIETIES. 


LITERARY  SOCIETIES. 


There  are  two  Literary  Societies  in  the  Institution ;  The  Philomatheau  and  the 
Oioparthenian.  They  are  conducted  with  enthusiasm,  and  are  sources  of  valuable 
aid  to  their  members. 

PHILOMATHEAN 

JAMES  E.  FOSTER,  ’69 . . . 

WILLIAM  A.  GALT,  ’So . . 

H.  W.  JOHNSON,  9i . 

WALTER  CROWELL,  P2 . . . . 

O.  B.  NASH,  93 . 

A.  E.  CAMERON,  ’95, . . 

F.  A.  FREARK,  ’91 . 

L.  A.  BENSON,  ’95 . : . . 

OIOPARTHENIAN. 


BELLE  BROWN,  '91 . President. 

DAISY  BIRD,  '90.'..  . . Vice-President. 

ANITA  YAEGER,  ’92 . Secretary. 

EDNA  PARKS,  ’93 . Treasurer. 

LUCY  MATTHEWS,  ’93 . • . '. . Critic. 

AMANDA  BURGDORFF,  91 . . Musician. 

MAMIE  JOHNSON,  ’90 . Door-keeper. 

GEORGIA  CALDWELL,  ’89 . . .  . Librarian. 


The  Society  of  Religious  Inquiry  and  the  Young  Men’s  Christian  Associations  hold 
regular  meetings  for  devotion,  for  Bible  study  and  for  Missionary  Inquiry. 


President . 
Vice-President. 
Secretary. 
Treasurer , 
.Musician. 
.Librarian. 

. .  Critic . 

S  ergen  t  ■  At  -  Arm  & . 


SOCIETY  OF  RELIGIOUS  INQUIRY  AND  Y.  M.  C.  A. 


W.  A.  GALT,  ’90 . 

WALTER  CROWELL,  ’93. 

O.  B.  NASH,  ’94. . 

A.  FREARK,  ’91 '. . 

A.  E.  CAMERON,  ’95,  ... 
EDWIN  HARRIS,  ’94 . 


.President. 

.  Vice-President. 
.Recording  Secretary. 
.Corresponding  Secretary 
.Treasurer. 

.Librarian. 


YOUNG  LADIES’  SOCIETY- Y.  W.  C.  A. 


FANNIE  SILS BY,  ’89  . ✓. . President. 

ANITA  YAEGER,  ’92 . Vice. President. 

JEANNETTE  McMillan,  ’92 . Recording  Secretary. 

MAMIE  JOHNSON.  ’90 . . Corresponding  Secretary. 

LUCY  MATTHEWS,  ’93 . '. . Treasurer. 


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EDITOKIAL  BOAKD. 

J.  H.  ROBINSON,  ’91 . 

ASSOCIATE  EDITOKS. 
A.  FREARK,  ’91 . 

GEO.  B.  JOHNSON,  ’91 . . 

BE1,LE  BROWN,  ’91  ) 

JEANNETTE  McMILLAN, ’92  > . 

O  B.  NASH,  ’93.  ) 

W.  H.  CROWELL,  ’93 . 

LUCY  MATTHEWS,  ’gS  . 

BUSINESS  MANAGERS. 
W.  P.  WALL,  ’93 . 


. EditoT-in-CMef. 

. . . .  Literary . 

^  Commmiications. 
■  ■  ^  Alumni . 

Locals . 

...  Exchanges. 

. College  World. 

. W.  A.  GALT.  ’90. 

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ATHLETIC  ASSOCIATION. 


W.  P.  WALL,  ’93 .  . . . President. 

O.  B.  NASH,  ’93 .  . Vice-President. 

H.  W.  JOHNSON,  ’93 .  Secretary. 

H.  M.  HURD,  ’93 . Treasurer. 

G.  B.  JOHNSON,  ’91 . Business  Manager. 

ORATORICAL  ASSOCIATION. 


JESSE  PEEBLES,  ’89 .  President. 

G.  B.  JOHN  ON,  ’91 .  . Vice-President. 

O.  B.  NASH,  ’93 . . Secretary. 

yW.  P.  WALL,  ’91 . .  . Treasurer., 

J.  H.  ROBINSON,  ’90 . Representative  for  this  Year  at  State  Contest. 


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Blackburn  University. 


DECENNIAL  CATALOGUE. 


A  RETROSPECT. 

I  Blackburn  University  publishes  a  special  catalogue  once  in 
ten  years,  the  last  having  been  issued  in  the  year  1879.  The 
present  decennial  comes  in  the  memorable  year  1889,  one 
hundred  years  after  the  inaguration  of  Washington,  and  in  its 
list  of  students  covers  nearly  one-fourth  of  the  period  of  our 
Nation’s  history.  Blackburn  University  is  nearly  one  quarter 
as  old  as  our  Nation.  It  may  seem  to  some  puerile  to  com¬ 
pare  the  life  of  one  young  college  with  the  life  of  the  Nation. 
But  one  may  well  remember  that  Washington  counted  it 
worthy  of  his  care  to  found  an  institution  for  higher  learning, 
which  bears  his  name,  and  the  life  and  work  of  any  one  of  our 
colleges  during  a  quarter  of  the  century  which  the  life  of  the 

I  Nation  has  attained,  contributing  as  the  college  does,  to  the 
highest  and  best  forces  of  the  nation  cannot  be  unworthy  of ' 
attention..  So  that  honored  and  eloquent  man.  Dr.  Gideon 
Blackburn,  thought  as  he  looked  over  the  almost  unoccupied 
fields  of  this  State,  and  read  and  pondered  the  need  here  of 
an  institution  ‘Ho  promote  the  interests  of  education,  and  to 
prepare  young  men  for  the  Gospel  ministry.”  Blackburn 
University  was  the  product  of  that  conception  in  the  mind  of 
that  eminent  man,  and  since  its  opening,  upon  the  foundation 
which  he  laid,  has  during  more  than  two  decades  sought  to 


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do  its  share  for  the  benefit  of  the  country  in  accordance  with 
his  ideal. 

The  list  of  graduates  herewith  presented,  about  two  hun¬ 
dred  in  number,  who  are  a  credit  to  their  Alma  Mater  in  their 
various  professions  and  occupations,  numbers  of  them  indeed 
already  eminent,  and  the  students  not  graduated,  whose 
names  are  not  included,  but  who  prepared  themselves,  in 
number  extending  into  the  thousands,  for  the  various  stations 
which  they  are  now  honorably  filling,  will  attest  the  good 
work  in  which  Blackburn  University  has  stood  shoulder  to 
shoulder  with  her  sister  institutions.  Among  its  graduat,es 
we  find  the  presidency  of  a  college;  professorships  in  colleges 
and  other  institutions  of  learning;  principalships  of  schools  in 
America  and  other  lands;  superintendents  of  public  instruc¬ 
tion;  lawyers  of  eminent  ability  and  large  practice;  officials 
civil  and  military;  superintendents  of  large  railroads  and 
other  property  interests;  editors  of  various  periodical  liter¬ 
ature;  authors;  and  missionary  preachers,  teachers  and 
editors  in  foreign  lands. 

The  decade  covered  by  this  decennial  catalogue  has  been 
marked  by  several  features  of  decided  advancement  for  Black¬ 
burn  University. 

The  catalogues  of  the  previous  decade,  described  the  mapr 
college  edifice,  truthfully,  as  containing  in  addition  to  its 
commodious  lecture  halls,  chapel  and  dormitories,  the  neces¬ 
sary  accommodations,  for  Chemical  Laboratory,  Museum, 
and  Society  Halls.” 

But  for  suitable  accommodations  for  these  the  institution  is 
indebted,  to  an  honored  and  lamented  donor,  whose  name 
should  stand  at  the  head  of  this  decade  of  history  the  late 

DR.  WM.  A.  ROBERTSON,  M.  D., 

who  gave  to  the  institution  the  sum  of  five  thousand  dollars, 
to  which  his  honored  wife,  who  survives  him,  added  a  suffi¬ 
cient  amount  to  erect  the  edifice,  properly  named  Robertson 
Hall,  in  which  we  now  find,  in  its  three  stories,  the  Chemical 
and  Philosophical  Laboratories,  the  Taylor  Geological  and 
Mineralogical  Cabinet,  and  the  two  elegantly  furnished  Socie¬ 
ty  Halls.  This  building,  under  the  indefatigable  supervi¬ 
sion  of  Prof.J.  D.  Conley, w^as  finished  and  furnished  with  some 


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additional  small  donations  from  several  friends  of  the  institu¬ 
tion  and  its  erection  left  rooms  in  the  main  edifice  which  are 
now  furnished  for  an  art  studio  since  introduced,  and  for  an 
elegant  hall  for  the  Young  Ladies’  Literal^  Society. 

Another  name  should  lead  in  this  decade,  that  of 
DR.  JULIUS  S.  TAYJ.OR,  M.  D.,  PH.  D., 

who  in  response  to  correspondence  with  him  by  the  President 
and  conference  with  others,  and  visits  to  the  university,  in 
the  same  year  in  which  the  new  edifice  was  completed,  dona¬ 
ted  to  the  institution  his  magnificient  cabinet  of  geological  and 
mineralogical  specimens  which  fills  the  entire  second  story 
of  Robertson  Hall,  and  furnishes  to  the  scientific  student  of 
geology,  and  the  kindred  sciences  invaluable  material  for  his 
study. 

The  late  Prof.  Worthen- — State  Geologist- — after  a  careful 
examination  of  this  collection,  stated  that  there  was  ‘hio  other 
equal  to  it  west  of  the  Alleghanies”  and  the  intelligent  visitor  is 
agreeably  surprised  to  find  this  vast  collection,  which  so  well 
repays  a  careful  examination. 

Progress  during  this  decade  has  been  made  in  the  furnish¬ 
ing  of  valuable  apparatus  to  the  philosophical,  chemical 
and  botanical  departments,  from  time  to  time,  of  which  notice 
is  taken  elsewhere. 

The  splendid  additions  made  by  the  remarkable  skill  of 
Prof.  Andrews  and  at  his  expense,  during  this  year,  are 
worthy  of  even  more  attention  than  is  given  ujion  another 
page. 

THE  MINTON  OBSERVATORY, 

Is  the  generous  donation  of  the  late  lamented  Prof.  R.  B. 
Minton,  prominently  connected  with  the  institution  from  its 
earliest  history  in  the  chair  of  mathematics,  and  during  quite 
a  portion  of  the  time  as  Treasurer  and  Financial  Agent  up  to 
the  time  of  his  decease  in  March  of  this  year. 

He  has  left  this  observatory,  a  monument  of  his  interest  in 
the  institution  to  which  he  consecrated  so  many  years  of  in-  j 
defatigable  work,  while  he  has  left  a  more  enduring  monu-  j 
ment  in  the  hearts  of  many  hundreds  of  those  who  have  been  j 
students  in  his  classes  during  a  quarter  of  a  century.  i  j 

This  edifice  has  been  furnished  by  the  Board  of  Trustees,  |  ( 


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with  an  excellent  Loomis  Telescope,  and  with  all  the  appli¬ 
ances  requisite  for  the  observation  of  astronomical  phenomena 
and  is  another  feature  of  valuable  advancement  during  the 
past  ten  years. 

THE  ART  7)EPARTMENT. 

This  is  another  feature  added  during  the  last  decade.  A 
spacious  hall  with  the  best  light  has  been  fitted  up  appropri¬ 
ately, and  furnished  with  casts,  models  and  the  necessary  appli¬ 
ances  for  the  best  and  original  study  and  practice  of  each  bianch 
of  ideal  and  decorative  art,  under  a  superior  teacher  constant¬ 
ly  employed.  Superior  work  in  painting,  in  oil  and  water 
colors,  in  crayoning,  sketching,  drawing,  wood-carving,  etc., 
etc.,  has  been  done  in  this  studio. 

THE  MUSICAL  DEPARTMENT, 

Is  another  feature  of  progress  of  this  ten  years.  Though  as 
a  department  this  is  in  its  incipiency,  yet  already  a  distinct 
course  called  the  Literary  and  Musical  Course,  has  been 
established  in  which  young  ladies  can  have  a  complete  four 
years  course  in  music,  taking  a  prescribed  course  of  other 
studies  selected  from  the  regular  university  courses,  such  as 
is  consistent  with  a  proper  regard  for  their  time,  culture, 
health  and  strength.  This  will  be  found  to  be  a  valuable 
course  for  very  many  young  ladies. 

Pianos  at  reasonable  rent  are  furnished  for  practice,  and 
first  class  teachers  in  music  are  connected  with  this  depart¬ 
ment. 

YOUNG  ladies’  HALL. 

Until  recently  young  ladies  in  attendance  upon  Blackburn 
University,  were  provided  with  board  as  best  it  could  be  ob¬ 
tained  in  private  families,  usually  at  large  excess  of  expense 
over  the  cost  of  board  to  young  men  at  the  college.  Also 
frequently  there  was  difficulty  in  obtaining  board,  and  young 
ladies  have  been  kept  away  from  the  institution  on  this  ac¬ 
count.  A  pleasant  home  for  young  ladies,  three  blocks  from 
the  college,  is  another  feature  of  this  decade.  A  residence 
has  been  purchased  on  pleasant  grounds,  where  the  young 
ladies  have  good  boarding  in  furnished  rooms,  under  good 
protection,  with  the  lady  teachers,  at  very  reasonable  cost, 
and  with  opportunity  of  practice  on  the  piano.  With  the  ad¬ 
ditional  rooms  soon  to  be  erected,  this  will  prove  not 


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only  a  new  but  valuable  feature  of  Blackburn  University. 
A  brother  and  sister  can  both  be  sent  to  the  same  institu¬ 
tion,  with  equally  good,  and  at  the  same  time  economical 
arrangements,  and  the  young  women  can,  if  they  desire,  have 
the  same  advantages  of  a  University  course  with  young  men, 
having  all  the  advantages  of  the  museum,  the  laboratories 
and  the  lectures. 

THE  PALMER  PRIZES. 

This  is  another,  and  has  become  a  valuable  feature  during 
this  decade.  Ex-Gov.  John  M.  Palmer,  president  of  the 
Board  of  Trustees,  founded  these  prizes  which  are  annually 
paid  to  young  men  for  excellence  in  oratory,  and  to  young 
ladies  for  excellence  in  English  composition,  in  contests  in 
which  members  of  the  junior  and  senior  classes  annually  par¬ 
ticipate. 

The  first  Palmer  Prize  contest  was  held  and  the  prizes 
awarded  at  the  close  of  the  winter  term  in  1882,  and  each 
year  since  has  witnessed  this  contest  and  award. 

It  is  expected  that  other  prizes  will  be  established  in  the 
near  future,  and  the  attention  of  each  Alumnus,  who  receives 
this  Decennial  catalogue  is  invited  to  this  as  a  feasible  meth¬ 
od  of  advancing  the  interests  and  benefits  of  the  institution. 

This  brief  review  shows  that  Blackburn  University  has 
during  these  ten  years,  made  substantial  progress.  The 
Robertson  Hall  at  a  cost  of  ten  thousand  dollars, ($10, 000. 00); 
the  Taylor  museum^  the  glass  cases  and  furnishing  of  which 
cost  two  thousand  dollars,  ($2,000.00)  with  its  magnificent 
cabinet  which  is  cheaply  estimated  at  twenty-five  thousand 
dollars  ($25,000.00);  the  astronomical  observatory  with  its 
telescope  one  thousand  two  hundred  dollars  ($1,200.00);  phil¬ 
osophical,  chemical  and  botanical  apparatus  two  thousand 
dollars  ($2000.00)  furnishing  of  studio,  two  hundred  dollars 
($200.00);  young  ladies’  hall  three  thousand  dollars,  ($3,000); 
and  we  have  more  than  fifty-five  thousand  dollars  ($55,000.00) 
in  cash  value  added  to  the  material  facilities  of  Blackburn 
University  during  this  period.  But  this  cash  value  is  only 
subordinate,  and  serves  only  to  indicate  in  one  aspect  the  pro¬ 
gress.  What  could  we  do  without  Robertson  Hall,  the 
Taylor  Museum;  the  Laboratories;  the  Society  Halls;  the 


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Observatory;  the  Studio;  the  Young  Ladies’  Hall?  What  ; 
can  we  do  with  them,  and  what  will  these  facilities  do  for  the  I 
successive  students  as  the  years  go  by?  Thoughtful  Alumni 
and  friends  of  education  will  rejoice  with  us  at  these  increas-  I 
ed  facilities  with  which  we  close  this  decade,  and  will  doubt-  j 
Lss  also  appreciate  the  fact  that  there  has  been  in  securing  ' 
these  facilities,  not  only  generous  provision  on  the  part  of  j 
donors,  but  also  great  expenditure  of  forecast  and  solicitation  j 
and  planning  and  labor  in  execution  of  the  plans  which  have  | 
secured  the  result.  In  this,  as  in  other  noble  enterprises,  j 
“they  that  sow  and  they  that  reap  can  rejoice  together.” 

DEPARTMENTS  OF  INSTRUCTION. 

New  courses  of  study  have  been  adopted  by  the  Faculty  i 
and  will  be  found  in  detail  in  the  annual  catalogue  in  this 
number. 

A  three  years  preparatory  course  instead  of  two,  preparing 
students  thoroughly  for  any  college  in  the  land,  and  furnish-  | 
ing  all  the  advantages  of  the  best  Academies  and  giving  more  | 
opportunities  for  the  higher  studies  and  for  the  Natural  j 
Sciences  constitutes  the  special  feature  of  this  revised  course.  I 

Premising  that  a  thorough  course  in  English  Literature,  in  j 
Rhetoric  and  Elocution  and  in  Biblical  instruction  is  included,  | 
and  without  dwelling  upon  these  in  detail,  some  account  is  j 
subjoined  of  some  of  the  main  departments.  j 

■ 

THE  MENTAL  AND  MORAL  SCIENCES.  i 

I 

PRESIDENT  E.  L.  HURD. 

A  thorough  study  of  the  human  mind  and  of  the  principles  j 
of  logic  and  of  thinking,  the  study  of  the  evidences  of  christi-  | 
anity  and  of  the  principles  of  Ethics  in  theory,  and  as  applied  | 
to  individual  and  social  life,  in  political  economy  and  inter¬ 
national  law  with  the  kindred  science  of  aesthetics,  comprise 
in  brief  the  studies  in  this  department,  which  with  combined 
lectures  and  recitations,  commence  in  the  last  terms  of  the 
junior  year  and  are  carried  through  the  senior  year.  j 

The  intuitional  theory  in  Psychology  and  in  Ethics,  is  j 
inculcated,  while  with  all  due  fairness,*  all  development,  sen-  | 
sational,  associational  and  materialistic  theories  are  examin-  j 


BLACKBURN  UNIVERSITY.  7 


ed  and  ‘‘the  ought”  is  carried  out  into  the  national  and  i 
international  life  and  conducts  through  a  course  of  study  [ 
which  aims  to  give  the  best  mental  descipline  and  at  the  i 
same  time  fit  the  future  citizen  and  statesman  for  his  respon-.  | 
sihle  duties. 

•  II. 

THE  GREEK  LANGUAGE  AND  LITERATURE. 

PROFESSOR  R.  NUTTING. 

The  entire  course  in  Greek  occupies  thirteen  consecutive 
terms. 

In  earlier  stages,  special  stress  is  laid  upon  accurate  mastery 
and  quick  command  of  inflectional  forms  with  ready  appli¬ 
cation  of  the  principles  of  Syntax,  both  general  and  idiomatic. 
Unremitting  attention  is  given  to  the  uses  of  moods  and  tenses 
particularly  as  exemplified  in  conditional  sentences  and  indi¬ 
rect  discourse;  and  frequent  comparison  is  instituted  between 
the  Greek  and  Latin  languages  in  these  as  well  as  other  res-  . 
pects;  the  course  in  composition  embracing  not  only  transla¬ 
tion  from  English  into  Greek,  but  from  Greek  into  Latin  and 
vice  versa. 

In  the  further  readings  from  leading  historians,  poets,  phi¬ 
losophers,  and  orators  of  Ancient  Greece,  constant  care  is 
exercised  to  secure  proper  appreciation  of  the  animus  and 
genius  of  the  author,  as  well  as  definite  apprehension  of  the 
particular  thoughts  expressed.  All  renderings,  while  literally 
accurate,  are  required  to  be  in  accord  ivith  correct  English 
idiom,  and  due  attention  is  devoted  to  collateral  points  relat¬ 
ing  to  Geography,  Mythology,  Biography,  History  and 
Antiquities. 

While  quality  of  work,  rather  than  quantity,  is  the  control- 
ing  idea  of  the  course,  sufficient  variety  and  amount  of  matter 
is  embraced,  as  is  believed,  to  qualify  the  diligent  student  for  | 
the  independent  prosecution  of  the  study  of  the  Greek  Ian-  i 
guage  to  any  desired  extent.  Attention  is,  however,  cheer-  | 
fully  given  to  aiw  who  may  wish  to  read  under  the  supervision,  j 
of  the  instructor  treatises  not  included  in  the  required  course.  | 


8  BLACKBURN  UNIVERSITY. 

III. 

THE  LATIN  LANGUAGE  AND  LITERATURE. 

PROFESSOR  M.  E.  CHURCHILL. 

The  purpose  of  this  course  is  two-fold:  First,  to  give  the 
student  a  thorough  knowledge  of  the  Latin  language  as  a 
means  to  the  more  intelligent  understanding  and  use  of  his 
mother  tongue,  and  as  an  indispensable  adjunct  to  profes¬ 
sional  and  scientific  studies.  Second:  to  give  familiarity  with 
the  history,  antiquities  and  literature  of  the  Romans  as  an 
essential  of  liberal  culture. 

The  course  is,  therefore,  as  follows:  The  junior  preparatory 
year  is  devoted  to  Comstock’s  First  Latin  Book  which  is  com¬ 
pleted  the  first  two  terms  and  reviewed  in  connection  with  the 
second  book  of  Caesar’s  Gallic  War  during  the  third  term  to  add 
interest  and  variety  to  the  drill.  D’Ooge’s  Colloqia  Latina  is 
also  used.  In  the  middle  preparatory  year,  the  third  and  fourth 
books  of  Caesar  are  read  with  selections  from  others,  and  two 
terms  given  to  Cicero’s  Orations  in  connection  with  Jones 
^  Latin'  Prose  Composition.  The  senior  preparatory  year  is 
given  mainly  to  the  study  of  Virgil  with  thorough  work  in 
prosody  and  special  attention  to  Mythology,  Berens’  Manual 
being  used  as  a  text-book.  In  the  Freshman  year  Roman 
History  is  studied  in  connection  with  the  reading  of  Livy. 
Cicero’s  De  Amicitia  and  De  Senectute  are  read  with  special 
study  of  the  introduction  of  the  Greek  Philosophy  into  Rome. 

The  Odes  and  Satires  of  Horace  with  a  careful  consideration 
of  Horatian  meters  occupy  the  first  term  of  the  Sophomore 
year.  The  succeeding  terms  are  devoted  to  the  Germania  and 
Agricola  of  Tacitus  and  to  Terence  or  Plautus.  The  study  of 
Roman  literature  with  lectures  and  the  use  of  Bender’s  Manual 
form  a  part  of  the  work  of  this  year. 

Written  translations  are  frequently  required,  especially  in 
the  preparatory  department,  and  prominence  is  given  to  read¬ 
ing  at  sight. 

Nine  terms  of  preparatory  study  are  given  to  the  Latin  lan¬ 
guage  and  literature  and  five  of  college  study  in  the  classical 
course.  In  the  scientific  course,  the  study  of  Latin  is  confined 
to  the  nine  terms  of  the  preparatory  years. 


BLACKBURN  UNIVERSITY.  ‘  9 


IV. 

i  • 

THE  MODERN  LANGUACxES. 

MISS  .JOSEPHA  H.  E.  WITTE. 

In  the  Scientific  Course  either  French  or  German  is  requir¬ 
ed  for  two  years,  after  which  time  an  additional  term’s  work 
in  French  or  German  literature  is  optional  with  Descriptive 
Geometry.  .  By  special  arrangement  with  the  Faculty  students 
may  pursue  the  study  of  both  languages.  The  .students  have 
daily  practice  in  speaking  and  one  recitation  each  week  is 
devoted  wholly  to  conversation. 

Frequent  exercises  in  translation  and  composition  are  given 
for  the  purpose  of  promoting  accuracy. 

By  extensive  and  varied  reading  a  large  vocabulary  is 
acquired  which  makes  reading  at  sight  an  easy  matter. 

A  number  of  carefully  selected  hooks  in  these  languages 
will  be  found  in  the  ^University  Library. 

The  following  is  an  outline  of  the  work  done: 

GERMAN. 

First  year. — German  by  practice  Reader  and  Language  Book 
SMections. 

Second  year. — Bilderhuch  ohne  Bilder,  Wilhelm  Tell,  Iphigenie 
auf  Tauris,  Selections  from  the  New  Testament,  German 
periodicals. 

Third  year. — Geschichte  der  Deutschen  Liter atur. 

.  ^  FRENCH. 

First  year. — Practical  French,  Study  of  Verbs,  Fables  and 
other  Selections. 

Second  year. — Telemaque,  selections  from  Bihliotheque  d^ In¬ 
struction  et  de  Recreation  and  the  New  Testament,  French 
periodicals. 

Third  year. — La  Literature  Francaise  Classique  et  Contem- 
poraine. 


10  LLACE.BUEN  UNIVEESITY. 


V. 

THE  NATURAL  SCIENCES. 

PROF.  W.  E.  ANDREWS. 

1.*  NATURAL  HISTORY. 

Students  begin  this  work  with  three  months’  laboratory 
practice  upon  the  elements  of  strnctnral  botany  and  plant 
histology.  A  large  number  of  plants  is  stndied  and  their 
features  noted  by  the  assistance  of  printed  synopses  and  text 
and  reference  books.  In  the  snbsccinent  fall  term  a  thorough 
examination  is  made  of  the  different  tissues  and  tissne  systems 
preparatory  to  a  critical  study  of  the  classification  of  plants. 
This  work  continues  through  the  winter  term.  Vegetable 
Physiology  is  carefnlly  stndied.  Cryptogamic  botany  is  given 
its  dne  prominence  in  the  course.  Mnch  attention  is  paid 
to  the  relation,  of  insects  to  flowers  in  effecting  pollination  and 
other  changes. 

The  stndy  of  Zoology  as  pnrsned  here  aims  to  make  the 
stndent  conversant  with  tlfe  gross  and  minute  •♦'tmctnre  of 
animals,  and  to  train  the  pnpil  to  observe  the  phenomena  of 
animal  life  abont  him.  As  in  botany  two  hours  per  day  are 
spent  in  practical  laboratory  work.-  Fresh  and  alcoholic  speci¬ 
mens  are  furnished  for  dissection.  In  addition  to  the  knowl¬ 
edge  obtained  from  the  individual  forms  studied  the  relation 
of  the  animal  examined  to  others  is  made  the  subject  of  con¬ 
stant  attention.  Thus,  step  by  step,  by  the  examination  and 
comparison  of  forms,  the  student  advances  with  certain  and 
definite  ideas  from  the  preparatory  province  of  comparative 
anatomy  to  systematic  zoology.  Three  terms  are  devoted  to 
zoology.  During  the  second  term  of  his  work  in  zoology  the 
pupil  studies  an  advanced  text  on  human  anatomy  and  physi¬ 
ology. 

2.  GEOLOGY,  MINERALOGY  AND  CHEMISTRY. 

Superior  facilities  for  the  study  of  Geology  and  Mineralogy 
are  possessed  by  this  department  in  the  Taylor  Museum. 
This  collection  is  rich  in  minerals  and  in  typical  fossils  illus¬ 
trative  of  the  faunas  and  floras  of  the  different  periods  of  the 
world’s  history.  Two  terms  are  occupied  with  these  studies. 
In  Dynamic  Geology  stress  is  laid  upon  the  geologic  agencies 
at  present  acting  and  which  have  acted  in  this  vicinity.  Many 


BLACKBURN  UNIVERSITY.  11 


of  nature’s  phenomena  are  reproduced  in  the  lecture  room  by 
experimentation.  In  structural  geology  effort  is  made 
to  give  thorough  instruction  upon  the  properties  and  classifi¬ 
cation  of  the  different  forms  of  inorganic  matter  composing  the 
earth’s  crust.  Much  attention  is  devoted  to  the  conditions 
which  determine  the  distribution  of  coal,  petroleum,  bitumen 
and  other  forms  of  commercial  value.  Ignorance  upon 
this  subject  has  occasioned  frequently  the  fruitless  expenditure 
of  great  wealth.  Other  practical  subjects  are  considered. 
In  historical  geology  the  growth  of  the  North  American 
continent  from  its  first  outlines  to  its  present  complexity, 
and  the  development  of  the  plant  and  animal  kingdoms  as 
taught  by  the  present  state  of  geologic  science  are  to^iics 
investigated  with  great  interest  by  the  pupils. 

The  students  of  chemistry  secure  a  thorough  grounding  in 
theoretical  chemistry  which  is  taught  by  demonstrative 
lectures  and  by  recitation,  and  in  applied  chemistry  in  the 
laboratory  which  is  well  furnished  for  the  prosecution  of 
chemical  investigations.  ^ 

3.  PHYSICS. 

The  course  in  Physics  embraces  a  four  months’  study  of 
Mechanics,  Hydrostatics  and  Pneumatics  prosecuted  by 
assigned  lessons  and  illustrative  demonstrations.  In  the  winter 
term  the  subjects  of  Electricity,  Magnetism,  Light,  Heat  and 
Sound  are  studied.  The  apparatus  for  the  demonstration  of 
these  subjects  is  very  complete.  Among  other  things  may  be 
mentioned  a  complete  electric  lighting  plant,  steam  engine, 
dynamo  and  lamps — of  a  size  suited  for  lecture  and  experi¬ 
mental  purposes.  The  list  of  apparatus  added  during  the 
past  year,  elsewhere  published  shows  some  of  the  facilities  for 
demonstrating  and  studying  the  foregoing  subjects.  The 
practical  and  economic  application  of  the  forces  of  nature  to 
the  wants  of  man  is  made  an  important  point  in  the  instruction 
imparted.  Computations  upon  the  conversion  of  heat  into 
light  and  electricty  form  a  significant  part  of  the  practice  work. 
During  each  year  lectures  will  be  given  upon  the  general 
subjects  of  dynamo  electric  machines,  motors,  storage  bat¬ 
teries  together  with  discussions  upon  the  different  systems  of 
lighting,  traction  and  distribution  of  power  from  central 
stations  and  by  secondary  batteries.  A  knowledge  of  static 


12  BLACKBUEN  UNIVERSITY. 


electricity  being  requisite  for  understanding  the  properties 
and  laws  of  current  electricity,  an  expensive  line  of  apparatus  is 
employed  in  its  investigation.  Instructive  experiments  in 
magnetism  upon  a  large  scale  are  performed.  Not  less 
interesting  than  these  are  the  subjects  of  Heat,  Light  and 
Sound, 


VI. 

MATHEMATICS. 

The  study  of  Mathematics,  both  pure  and  applied,  is  con¬ 
tinued  through  seventeen  terms,  nine  of  which  are  necessary 
for  entrance  to  the  college. 

Instruction  in  this  department  is  as  varied  as  the  nature  of 
the  science  permits.  While  text-books  are  used,  the  student  is 
not  required  to  confine  himself  to  the  language  or  method  of 
the  author,  but  encouraged  to  bring  in  other  solutions  for  the 
consideration  of  the  class.  In  arithmetic  it  is  required  that 
the  pupil  becomes  master  not  only  of  the  principles  but  of 
the  best  methods  as  well.  Especial  attention  is  given  to  a 
thorough  drill  in  algebra  in  order  that  the  student  may 
be  well  equipped  for  higher  mathematics.  Considerable 
work  outside  of  the  text-book  is  given.  Plane  and  Spherical 
Geometry,  Trigonometry,  Analytical  Geometry  and  Plane 
Surveying  follow.  Propositions  requiring  original  demon- 
stradon  are  given,  and  those  who  do*  this  extra  work  are 
given  credit  for  it.  A  practical  knowledge  of  surveying  is 
obtained  by  field  and  office  work.  A  new  surveyor’s  transit 
has  been  purchased  for  the  work  in  surveying.  Optional 
courses  are  offered  in  Descriptive  Geometry,  Linear  Per¬ 
spective,  Shades  and  shadows;  and  the  Calculus.  The 
course  closes  in  the  Junior  Year  with  Mechanics  and  Astron¬ 
omy.  The  five  and  one-half  inch  refracting  telescope, 
mounted  equatorially,  supplements  the  text-book  and  enables 
the  student  in  astronomy  to  obtain  a  more  distinct  idea  of 
some  of  the  heavenly  bodies  than  he  could  otherwise  obtain. 

In  all  branches  independence  of  thought,  and  correctness 
and  brevity  of  method  are  sought. 


BLACKBURN  UNIVERSITY.  18 

VII. 

STENOGRAPHY. 

W,  B.  OTWELL,  B.  S.,  INSTRUCTOR, 

The  great  demand  for  short-hand  in  business  and  in  many 
occupations,  the  facility  which  it  gives  to  literary  and  profes¬ 
sional  work  and  its  value  in  many  respects  has  occasioned 
provision  for  thorough  instruction  in  stenography,  together 
with  the  use  of  the  type  writer  at  reasonable  cost,  and  at 
reduced  rates  to  regular  students  of  the  University.  Any 
young  man  or  young  woman  can  in  a  term  or  two  in  connec¬ 
tion  with  these  studies  get  a  mastery  of  these  valuable  and 
facilities  for  their  future  work.  Graduates  from  this  depart¬ 
ment  are  already  holding  positions  in  different  parts  of  the 
country  at  remunerative  salaries. 


CATALOGUE  OF  INSTRUCTORS. 


Name.  Title,  or  Chair.  Years  Engaged. 

Rev.  John  C.  Downer,  Principal,  1859-61 

Jacob  Clarke,  Assistant,  1859-61 

Robert  B.  Minton,  A.  M.  Principal,  1862-69 

“  -  Prof,  of  Mathematics  1869-89 

Homer  Love,  Assistant,  1862  63 

Rev.  Thos.  Newton,  D.  D.,  Instructor  in  Ancient 

Languages,  1863-64 

Rev.  J.  B.  L.  Soule,  A,  M.,  Inst,  in  Languages,  1864-68 

“  “  Prof,  of  An’t  ‘‘  1869-76 


I  Miss  Sarah  E.  Wright,  Preceptress  Fern.  Dept.  1864-65 


Teacher  Prim.  Dept.,  1866-67 
Dr.  J.  McMillan,  Assistant,  1865-69 

Miss  Mary  Fairman,  Principal  Fern.  Dept.,  1865-66 

Miss  M.  L.  Newcombe,  “  1865-66 

Rev.  John  W.  Bailey,  Blackburn  Prof.  TheoPy,  1867-71 

“  “  “  President  and  Blackburn 

Professor  Theology,  1867-71 
H.  P.  Carson,  Assistant,  1868-69 


14  BLACE.BURN  UNIVERSITY. 

Thos.  E.  Moore, 

Assistant, 

1868-69 

li  a 

Principal  Prep.  Dept. 

1877-83 

Jos.  B.  Day, 

Assistant, 

1868-69 

J.  D.  Conley,  A.  B., 

Prin.  Prep.  Dept., 

1869-70 

((  a 

Professor  Chemistry  and 

Natural  History, 

1870-87 

Miss  Kate  Holden, 

Assistant, 

1869^71 

U  C( 

Prin.  Ladies’  Dept., 

1871-73 

John  C.  Welch, 

Assistant,  ' 

1869-70 

John  W.  Carson, 

u 

u  u 

W.  W.  McLane, 

<  ( 

1869-71 

C.  A.  Wood,  A.  M., 

Instr.  in  Mod.  Langu’s,  1870-71 

Frank  L.  Phelps, 

Assistant, 

1870-71 

Rev.  Gottfried  von  Luternau 

Instructor  in  French  and 

German, 

1871-73 

Miss  Emma  Cowdry, 

Instr.  in  Prep.  Dept., 

1871-72 

James  Venable, 

a  u  u 

U  (( 

Rev.  A.  P.  Bissel,  A. 

M., 

Instr.  in  Heb.  and  Ara¬ 

bic  Languages  and 
Church  History, 

1872-74 

Rev.  A.  P.  Bissel,  A. 

M., 

Prof,  of  Heb,  and  Ara¬ 

bic  and  Church 
History, 

1874-76 

Mrs.  A.  M.  Philbrick, 

Prin.  Ladies’  Dept., 

1873-76 

Rev.  P.  F.  Meush, 

Instr.  in  German, 

1873-74 

Miss  Grace  Bailey, 

“  “  Fr.  and  Germ., 

1873-74 

a  u  (( 

“  Language 

1874-76 

T.  R.  Wilson, 

Prin.  Prep.  Dept., 

1876-77 

Miss  H.  E.  Wells, 

Prin.  Ladies  Dept., 

1876-77 

Rev.  E.  L.  Hurd,  D. 

D., 

Bl.  Prof.  Theology  and 

Inst,  in  Ment.  and 
Mor.  Science, 

1877-80 

Rev.  E.  L.  Hurd,  D. 

D., 

Pres,  and  Bl.  ProfTheol. 

and  Instr.  in  Ment. 
and  Mor.  Science, 

1880 — 

Rev.  R.  Nutting,  D. 

D., 

Prof.  Latin  and  Greek, 

1877 — 

Mrs.  Kate  Hopkins, 

Prin.  Ladies’  Dept. 

1877-83 

Henry  Merz, 

Instr.  in  Germ,  and  Fr.,  1877-83 

Charles  Robertson, 

“  in  Botany, 

1882-86 

BLACKBURN  UNIVERSITY.  15 


Julius  S.  Taylor,  Ph.  D., 
Miss  Bella  F.  Stephenson, 
Miss  Lillie  F.  Ashelby. 

Rev.  A.  J.  Caldwell,  A.  M., 


Rev.  A.  J.  Caldwell,  A.  M., 


Mrs.  M.  P.  Caldwell, 

T.  F.  Blanke, 

Mrs.  M.  N.  McMillan, 

Miss  M.  Ella  Moore, 
Gustave  A.  Karau, 

Wm.  E.  Andrews,  B.  S., 
Wm.  E.  Andrews,  A.  M., 

Benj.  T.  Balcar, 

Miss  Ella  Venable, 

Milton  E.  Churchill,  A.  M. 

Milton  E.  Churchill,  A.  M., 

Miss  Margarette  E.  Nutting, 
W.  E.  McCord, 

Miss  Rose  M.  McCord, 
Clarence  E.  Comhstock,  A  B 
Miss  Mary  C.  Upman, 

Prof.  George  T.  Valentine, 


Director  of  Museum,  1882 — 
Instr.  in  Painting,  1881-83 

1883-84 

Adj .  Prof,  of  Latin  and 
Math,  and  Prin. 

Prep.  Dept.,  1883-84 

Prof.  Rhetoric  and  Eng. 

Lit.  and  Prin.  Prep. 
Department,  1884-86 

Prin.  Ladies’  Dept.  1883-84 
Instr.  in  Germ,  and  Fr.,  1883-84 
Prin.  Ladies  Dept.,  1884 — 
Instr.  in  Painting,  1884-88 
Instructor  in  German,  1884-85 
Tutor  in  Mathematics,  1884-88 
Prof,  in  Chemistry  and 

Natural  History,  1888 — 
Instr.  in  Ger.  and  Fr.. 1884-86 
Instr.  in  Ger.  and  Fr.,  1886-87 
Instr.  in  Latin  Lan¬ 
guage  and  Literature,  1887-88 
Prof,  of  Latin  Language 
and  Literature,  1888 — 
Instr.  in  Ger.  and  Fr.,  1887-88 
Instr.  in  Rh-etoric  and 
English  Literature,  1886-87 
Instr.  in  Mathematics,  1887 — 
Instr.  in  Mathematics,  1888 — 
Instructor  in  Art,  1888 — 
Instructor  in  ?Iusic,  1887 — 


CATALOGUE  OF  THE  ALUMNI 

OF  BLACKBURN  UNIVERSITY. 

1870 

Harlan  P.  Carson,  minister . Scotland,  ak. 

Orrie  Dawes  (Mrs.  N.  Dubois) . Springfield,  Ill. 

Duncan  J.  McMillan,  D.  D.,  Pres.  Col.,.  .  .  Deer  Lodge,  Mon. 

Wm.  B.  Minton,  minister . . Bloomington,  Ind. 

Chas.  J.  Smith,  Gen.  L.  Ag’t  of  U.  P.  R.R.  Co.,  Omaha,  Neb. 

Milton  J.  R.  Spencer,  teacher.  .  .  .  i . St.  Charles,  Mo. 

John  C.  Welch,  physician,  died  1886. 

1871. 

John  W.  Dalby,  teacher . Barr’s  Store,  Ill. 

Nicholas  Dubois,  manufacturer . Springfield, 

Wm.  L.  Holden,  teacher .  Merrill,  Wis. 

Clara  Johnson  (Mrs.  Denby) . Carlinville,  Ill. 

Rev.  Gottfried  von  Luternau,  minister.  ......  .Elmhurst, 

Wm.  W.  McLane,  D.  D.,  minister . .'.New  Haven,  Conn. 

Adolphus  H.  Parks,  minister . . Syracuse,  Kan. 

1872. 

Kate  Berry  (Mrs.  Chas.  Burgdorff) . Carlinville,  Ill. 

Emma  Corn  (Mrs.  McMillan) . Salt  Lake  City,  Utah. 

Mollie  Fishback  (Mrs.  Henry  Corn) . Wichita,  Kan. 

Kate  Holden,  teacher . .  .Concordia, 

Wm.  Johnson,  minister . E.  St.  Louis.  Ill. 

Florence  Mayo  (Mrs.  Towey)  died  1879. 

Edward  W.  Minton,  physician . Oakdale,  Neb. 

1873. 

Grace  Bailey,  died. 

Nel-xes  X.  Crum, teacher . .  Cleveland,  0. 

Silas  W.  Culp,  editor . Morrisonville,  Ill. 

Edward  A.  Gilbert,  lawyer . York,  Neb. 

Fannie  Holliday  (Mrs.  C.  A.  Moore) . St.  Paul,  Minn. 

Wm.  H.  Ilsley,  minister . Macon,  Ill. 

Webner  E.  Loomis,  law3mr . Springfield,  “ 

Miles  N.  McCune.  teacher,  died. 

Henry  H.  Montgomery,  lawjmr . Carrollton,  “ 

Lyman  L.  Palmer,  author  and  editor . .  Fresno,  Cal. 

Meroe  Powers,  teacher  died  1878. 

Wm.  L.  Soule,  artist,  died. 

Ferdinand  G.  Strange,  minister . Ashland,  Ore. 


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1874. 

Delia  Brown,  teacher,  died. 

John  Deal,  physician . Riverton,  Ill. 

Wm.  C.  Holliday,  physician . Clinton,  Mo. 

Mattie  Joplin  (Mrs.  Sawyer) . Nashville,  Ill. 

Libby  Mayo,  died  1877. 

Kate  P.  Minton  (Mrs.  Newton  Gray) . Livermore,  Cal. 

Thos.  Rinaker,  lawyer . Carlinville,  III. 

Chas.  B.  Soule,  lawyer . Highland  Park,  Ill. 

Eleanor  Venable  (Mrs.  W.  H.  Nutting)  . Lamed,  Kan. 

1S75. 

John  Webster  Bailey,  minister . New  York. 


Alex,  H.  Bell,  lawyer . Carlinville,  Ill. 


Flora  C.  Blackburn,  teacher . Evanston,  Wy.  Ter. 

Clinton  Davis,  teacher . . . . Carlinville,  Ill. 

John  J.  Enos . St.  Paul,  Minn. 

Edward  Payson  Gilson,  lawyer . Brighton,  Ill. 

Fred  S.  Halsey,  physician . Godfrey,  Ill. 

Geo.  S.  Holliday,  lawyer . Clinton,  Mo. 

Wm.  H.  Loomis,  supt.  schools . Silver  City,  New  Mex. 

Jas.  A,  McClure,  druggist . Carlinville,  Ill. 

Annie  E.  Otwell,  teacher . Carlinville,  “ 

Zerelda  G.  Powers  (Mrs.  Roe) . Kansas  City,  Mo. 

John  N.  B.  Smith,  minister . Shanghai,  China. 

Chas.  A.  Tiebout,  law3mr . Kalamazoo,  Mich. 

John  A.  Walker,  minister. 

1876. 

Frank  W.  Burton,  lawyer . Carlinville,  Ill. 

Agnes  E.  Dubois,  accountant . Springfield,  “ 

Zaidee  Glass . Carlinville,  ‘‘ 

Nora  Hamilton . Chicago,  ‘ ‘ 

Susie  E.  Holliday . .  ..Clinton,  Mo. 

Frank  J.  Loomis  (Mrs.  Dorsey).  .  . . Alton,  Ill. 

I  Joel  Van  Horn . Mason  City,  “ 

Harry  H.  Wallace,  farmer . Villa  Ridge, 

1877. 

John  H.  Dugan,  teacher. 

Newton  Gray,  druggist . Livermore,  Cal. 

Lillians.  Logan . Chicago,  Ill. 

Louie  B.  Mayo  (Mrs.  E.  A,  Gilbert) . York,  Neb. 

Thos.  E.  Moore,  lawyer . Carlinville,  Ill. 

!  M.  Melancthon  Meyers,  farmer . Assumption,  “ 


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1878. 

John  S.  Campbell,  teacher . Meclora,  Ill, 

Wm.  A.  Fansler,  died  1886. 

Geo.  Harrington,  Co.  supt.  schools . Carlinville,  “ 

Julia  A.  Howell  (Mrs.  French) . .  .Mattoon, 

Nillie  P.  Mayfield . Carlinville,  “ 

Herbert  H.  Sargent,  Lieut.  U.  S.  Army,  Walla  Walla,  W.  T. 
Thos.  R.  Wilson,  teacher . ..Tacoma,  ‘‘ 

1879. 

Howards.  Brown . Huron,  Dak. 

Lucy  A.  Dub<us,  teacher . . Wichita,  Kan. 

Michael  Hoben . Carlinville,  Ill. 

Annie  K.  Hughes . 

Milton  McClure,  lawyer . Beardstown,  ‘‘ 

Frank  Soule . Highland  Park,  “  ^ 

1880. 

Alice  Fishback . Chicago,  Ill. 

Victor  M.  Gore,  lawyer.'. . .  . . Minneapolis,  Minn. 

Hattie  S.  Hurd . Carlinville,  Ill. 

Carrie  P.  Mayo  (Mrs.  SarnT  Rinaker) . .  .Beatrice,  N'eb. 

Chas.  C.  Nutting,  Prof.  University  of  Iowa,  Iowa  City,  Iowa. 

Samuel  Rinaker,  lawyer. .  ;  .  i . .  . . Beatrice,  Neb. 

Milly  F.  Ross  (Mrs.  Chas.  F.  Wilson)  . . Marshal,  Ill. 

Alice  N.  Ruark . Carlinville,  “ 

Wm.  Howard  Tunnell,  deceased, 

Florence  E.  Weaver . Omaha,  Neb. 

Clara  S.  Whitaker  (Mrs.  Victor  Gore).  .  .  .Minneapolis,  Minn. 

.  1881. 

Herbert  Berry . Pasa'dena,  Cal. 

Chas.  W.  Blackburn,  physician . Shreveport,  La. 

Chas.  W.  Brown,  lawyer . Rapid  City,  Dak. 

M.  Adella  Gore  (Mrs.  Brown) .  “ 

Chas.  C.  Hankins,  physician . Golden  City,  Mo. 

Henry  Merz,  Prof.  University  of  Wyoming  Laramie,  Wy.  T. 

Ethel  A.  Miller . Carlinville,  Ill. 

Wm.  L.  Mounts,  lawyer .  ‘‘ 

Henry  B.  Tarbet,  died  1887. 

Wm.  L.  Tarbet,  principal . . Alton,  Ill. 

1882. 

Charlotte  E.  Chapman,  teacher . Carlinville,  Ill. 


Hugh  M.  Dubois,  abstract  and  real  estate.  .  .  .  Wichita,  Kan. 


ERRATA. 

Class  of  1880:  Should  read,  Milly  F.  Ross,  (Mrs.  Geo. 
Fanning). 

Class  of  1886:  Should  read,  Benjamin  T.  Balcar,  minister. 


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Chas.  F.  Gilbert,  lawyer . Kansas  City,  Mo. 

Louise  Koester . Carlinville,  Ill. 

Florence  Lee  (Mrs.  Speaks) . Saline,  Kansas. 

T.  Y.  Lee,  minister . Springville,  Utah, 

ML  E.  McCord,  teacher  Packard’s  bus  col.  .  .New  York  City. 

Alice  Miller  (Mrs.  Crow) . Springfield,  Ill. 

Charles  Sargent,  Mech  Engineer . Norfolk,  Neb. 

Mamie  Sewell  (Mrs.  H.  M.  Dubois) . Wichita,  Kan. 

Marvel  Thomas,  physician . Gillespie,  Ill. 

John  W.  \Uilson.  minister, 

Lizzie  Witte .  Boston,  Mass. 

1883. 

Lottie  Foster  (Mrs.  Talbot) .  Chilicothe,  Mo. 

Edwin  G.  Hurd,  teacher . . Philadelphia,  Pa. 

James  B.  Searcy,  lawyer . Palmyra,  Ill. 

George  H.  Sewall,  editor . Virden, 

Bertie  Taggart  (Mrs.  W.  E.  Andrews) . Carlinville,  “ 

Georgia  Underkofler( Mrs,  Greenleaf) . Rich  Hill,  Mo, 

1884. 

W.  E.  Andrews,  Prof.  Blackburn  University,  Carlinville,  ‘‘ 

F.  S.  Armstrong . Council  Grove,  Kan. 

J.  C.  Armstrong . Lockport.  N.  Y. 

Hattie  E.  Clark  (Mrs.  Wones) . Girard,  Ill. 

W.  W.  Gilbert . St.  Louis,  Mo. 

L.  C.  Hankins,  lawyer . . . tlarlinville,  Ill, 

W  R.  Hulse,  lawyer . 

Carrie  Keeler,  teacher .  ‘‘ 

Mabel  E.  Kimball  i^Mrs.  Urion) . Fargo,  Dak. 

S.  H.  King, minister . Fishers,  Minn. 

Lillie  B.  Lvnch . Carlinville,  Ill. 

H.  R.  McKee . Denver,  Col. 

R.  Lynn  Minton,  editor . Anna,  Ill. 

Wm  B.  Otwell,  teacher . Carlin vi^e,  Id- 

Porter  Paddock,  merchant . Raymond,  Ill. 

Pierce  L.  Ross,  banker . Marshall,  Mo. 

S.  C.  Wheat . Kansas  City,  “ 

1885. 

Charles  M.  Brown,  minister . Negaunee,  Mich. 

Carrie  Hurd  (Mrs.  Brown) .  “ 

Clara  Flurd  (Mrs.  Taylor) . Kanazawo,  Japan. 

Cassie  Kelly,  teacher . Carlinville,  Ill. 

Clement  J.  Lumpkin,  editor . 

Helen  Louise  Nutting .  “ 


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John  I.  Rinaker,  architect .  Tacoma,  Wash.  T. 

Lillian  Ruark . Carlin ville,  Ill. 

Mamie  Tunnel  (Mrs.  Boyle) . . Bunker  Hill,  “ 

1886 

Benjamin  T.  Balcar,  music  teacher . Monticello,  Iowa. 

Olive  Bird . •. . Carlin  ville.  Ill. 

Laura  Carrico  (Mrs.  G.  White) . Weston,  0. 

Albert  Deibel . St.  Louis,  Mo. 

L.  H  Forde,  minister . Hoboken,  N.J. 

Lizzie  Hersman  (Mrs.  C.  C.  Nutting) . Iowa  City,  Iowa. 

J.  M.  Hunter . Bakersfield,  Cal. 

George  F.  Jordan,  editor.- . , Seneca,  Kan. 

Herbert  McHenry,  minister . Dickinson,  Dak. 

Hugh  M.  Minton . Carlin  ville,  Ill. 

Annie  S.  Nutting . . .  ‘‘ 

J.  M.  Ross,  minister . Farmingdale,  Ill. 

Wm.  J.  Sewall . Carthage,  Mo. 

Alfred  G.  Taylor,  minister . Kanazawo  Japan. 

Burke  Vancil,  lawyer . : . Bloomington,  Ill. 

Effie  Vancil . ' . Modesto, 

Henry  Wortman,  minister . George,  Iowa 

1887 

James  L.  Griifes. 

Charles  W.  Graham,  teacher . Carlinville,  Ill. 

John  W.  Hinckley . Onargo,  Ill. 

Wm.  Hill  Lingle,  theol.  student . Chicago,  Ill. 

John  Palmer  Matthews,  medical  student.  .  .Ann  Arbor,  Mich. 
James  E.  McClure,  principal . Shipman,  Ill. 

1888 

Alva  Cloud,  law  student . Carlinville,  Ill. 

Ella  Hersman,  teacher . Bakersville,  Ky. 

Charles  A.  Highfield,  theol  student . Chicago,  Ill 

Mary  Hunter,  teacher . Bakersfield,  Cal. 

Samuel  W.  Kessinger,  editor . Litchfield,  Ill. 

Mattie  E.  Lumpkin . Carlinville,  ‘‘ 

Edmonia  B.  McClure .  “ 

Lewis  Rinaker .  ‘‘  ‘‘ 

Harry  Smith,  theological  student . Chicago,  “ 

Ollie  Vancil . Modesto, 

George  L.  White . Weston,  0. 


